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  • John H.
  • Oakland, CA United States
  • 03-27-18

confusing

monotone voice and musical tone played after each short story are distracting. can tell when the author is telling his story or the example story until after the musical tones. too many short stories leads to story's confusion

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Real meditation experiences

A very nice and inspiring book about real meditation experiences. I really liked how the book is divided in before, during and after meditation course experiences.