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David Whyte (Part 2)

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin

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The Poignant Prayer of a Dying Monk

This chapter examines an elderly monk's reflections on prayer and life captured in a documentary, which leads to the creation of a poem that intertwines themes of grief and love. It also explores the emotional depths of heartbreak, connecting physical needs with the complexities of human experiences.

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