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Sitting With Our Ancestors

With Vimalasara Mason-John recorded on December 18, 2022.

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In times of struggle we can always call on the ancestors. Our affinity ones are just as important as our biological ones. The Buddhist path is full of affinity beings who inspire us. Join me in remembering those who have gone before us, and paved the path of freedom and liberation.

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