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Sep 15, 2021
Martin Goodson

Zen Bites #11: Sitting Meditation

Zen Buddhism & Psychotherapy

Zen and Psychology join forces to discuss Zazen meditation: with tips on how to meditate effectively, it’s history, and why it is such a central practice in both secular and religious mindfulness practices.

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Zen Bites #14: Transcendence

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Zen Bites #15: Bereavement, Loss & Dying

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