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Six Buddhist Strategies for Getting Along Better with Everyone | Sister True Dedication

10% Happier with Dan Harris

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Transformative Mindfulness: A Journey from Journalism to Buddhism

This chapter discusses the trainability of the mind through meditation and the immediate benefits of Buddhist practices like mantras. The speaker shares their personal journey from being a journalist during the Iraq War to becoming a nun, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, presence, and personal transformation in addressing suffering and fostering understanding in relationships. Through anecdotes and teachings, they illustrate how mindful practices can profoundly impact both personal growth and the ability to support others in their pain.

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