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What Gets In the Way

Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage by Mary Stancavage

Jun 22, 202628:27Religion & Spirituality

In order to move on the path of liberation, we need to see what gets in the way. The Buddha's teaching of the Five Hindrances is a helpful way to recognize these sometimes subtle obstacles and learn how to release them s...

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