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This is lovingkindness, a natural feeling that is accessible to all of usalways. Sharon salzberga teacher of buddhist meditation, author of lovingkindness, faith and other popular books, and cofounder of the insight meditation societyshares an ancient technique known as lovingkindness meditation. Sharon salzberg is a famous author and teacher of buddhist meditation. If meditation makes you uncomfortable, thing of it as a positive affirmation. The revolutionary art of happiness shambhala library for online ebook. Meditations the following meditations have been selected by jack kornfield to accompany the buddha is still teaching shambhala publications, 2010. Facets of metta sharon salzberg copyright 1995 sharon salzberg. Sharon salzbergs book illuminates the heart of lovingkindness like a lamp in the darkness, like the clearing of the fog, like a sunrise on a beautiful morningit brings light so that all those with eyes may see.
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