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Finding Inner Balance in the Humble Art of Mindful Speech
Master Anshin on finding inner balance in the humble art of mindful speech. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Educationa
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The Body Has Not Yet Realized It’s Forgotten to Relax
Master Anshin on the body has not yet realized it’s forgotten to relax. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Educational, n
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What Monks Knew About Chronic Fatigue Before Modern Medicine
Master Anshin on what monks knew about chronic fatigue before modern medicine. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Educati
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Before the First Word of the Day: 10 Minutes of Gentle Awakening
Master Anshin on before the first word of the day: 10 minutes of gentle awakening. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Edu
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Why Posture Can Heal a Hurting Heart and Mind, Not Just Backs
Master Anshin on why posture can heal a hurting heart and mind, not just backs. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Educat
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Seven Simple Practices for Quieting a Racing Mind with a Slow Tea Bowl
Master Anshin on seven simple practices for quieting a racing mind with a slow tea bowl. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasterie
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The Wind That Forgets to Breathe: Finding Stillness in Daily Tasks
Master Anshin on the wind that forgets to breathe: finding stillness in daily tasks. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. E
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Why Your Body Knows Before the First Word of the Day
Master Anshin on why your body knows before the first word of the day. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Educational, no
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The Forest Within: Exploring the Connection Between Body and Breath
Master Anshin on the forest within: exploring the connection between body and breath. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries.
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Seven Simple Practices for Calming a Racing Heart and Mind
Master Anshin on seven simple practices for calming a racing heart and mind. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Education
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Can You Find Quiet in the Midst of Movement and Activity?
Master Anshin on can you find quiet in the midst of movement and activity?. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Educationa
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Before the Wind Forgets to Breathe: Finding Peace in Motion
Master Anshin on before the wind forgets to breathe: finding peace in motion. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Educatio
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