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Working with the first stage of loving-kindness.

With Vimalasara Mason-John recorded on September 6, 2015.

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Worldwide Insight talk from Vimalasara Mason-John: “Working with the First Stage of Loving-Kindness”. Guided meditation, Dharma talk and Q&A.

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