86 The Path

Fall 2011 Shamatha Retreat by Diego Gonzalez

Oct 16, 201134:45Religion & Spirituality

The Four Immeasurables unguided meditation. Alan reiterates how important it is to have a sense of direction, a path. You really need to have a vision in your heart of where you want to go. He mentions that on the Dzogch...

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