77 Settling The MInd in it's Natural State

Spring 2012 Shamatha Retreat by Thanyapura Mind Centre

May 21, 20121:17:06Religion & Spirituality

In settling the mind in its natural state, by observing mental events without taking interest in their contents we develop a familiarity with their essential nature. By this we receive the benefit of gaining a nonconcept...

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