Varela 2026: The Blind Spot – Part A (Part 4A)

Upaya Zen Center by Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

Aug 31, 20261:07:19Religion & Spirituality

In Part 4A (the first half of Part 4) of the Varela Contemplative Science Retreat, Molly Crockett opens with a guided meditation on the breath, exploring impermanence and boundarilessness to prepare the room for astrophy...

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