The beloved Buddhist monk reminds us to end all striving; to simply kiss the earth with our feet.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron responds to a student's reflections on whether practicing the Dharma is a lonely endeavor.
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In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2011, Kelly McGonigal explores the neuroscience of meditation to help us understand how practice shapes the mind, and offers fresh insight into concepts like mindfulness and suffering.
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