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“Whenever we forgive, in small ways at home, or in great ways between nations, we free ourselves from the past.”

Quote by Jack Kornfield

Book:Bringing Home the Dharma: Awakening Right Where You Are

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Bringing Home the Dharma: Awakening Right Where You Are

This book explores the principles of mindfulness and spiritual enlightenment as taught in Buddhism, emphasizing the practice of finding peace and clarity in the present moment. more

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Jack Kornfield is an American author and meditation teacher, born in 1945. His works mainly focus on Buddhist meditation and spiritual growth, which have won him a wide audience. more

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