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Sitting in the Wilderness: How the Buddha and Christ Overcame Their Obstacles in Meditation
By Robert Kopecky — 2015
When we’re sitting outside in a beautiful place surrounded by greenery with a delicious soundtrack provided by singing birds, and perhaps the sound of rustling leaves and moving water, it’s a whole lot easier to experience sensations of transcendent unity, isn’t it?
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