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Buddhism

Tobin S.

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3. That has something to do with it.

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Sat Jan 19, 2019, 04:21 PM

Jan 2019

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Studying and I've had a regular meditation practice for a while. My heart has been opening for a while now. It's been a long slow process extending over the past few years, but I don't think it could have happened any other way for me.

But I think it can happen to everyone at any time with grace, and it is a part of spiritual development. When we focus inward, we naturally get to a place of compassion and love for everyone including ourselves. We're all only human, and each of us has the capacity for enlightenment and love.

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A couple of good books, especially for beginners in meditation and Buddhism. [View all] Tobin S. Jan 2019 OP

Is it possible that your studies Harker Jan 2019 #1

That has something to do with it. Tobin S. Jan 2019 #3

That's beautiful. Harker Jan 2019 #5

Thank you. Tobin S. Jan 2019 #6

I appreciate the welcome. Harker Jan 2019 #7

Thank you. sagesnow Jan 2019 #2

You're welcome. Tobin S. Jan 2019 #4