In this session Martine leads a guided meditation on the question “What is this?”, and then explores this questioning practice as a means to encounter each moment with awareness and as a means of developing a stable and open heart.
With Martine Batchelor recorded on October 11, 2015.
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Confidence in the Dhamma, Confidence in Yourself
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Clearly visible but hard to see.
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Becoming a Bodhisattva
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Inner Peace in a Chaotic World
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Whole body breathing to regulate your mind and body
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