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Shamatha Meditation: Q&A with Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

By Kiva Bottero — 2014

Kiva Bottero sits down with Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo to get her thoughts on shamatha meditation, also known as mindfulness meditation.

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