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As we practice meditation we are bringing forth ease, presence, compassion, wisdom & trust.

Sharon Salzberg

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Sharon Salzberg
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: August 5
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Writer
New York City
New York
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Bringing
Ease
Forth
Presence
Meditation
Compassion
Trust
Wisdom

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