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Through these guided meditations you will explore with Zen Master Henry Shukman: teaching from ancient Buddhist traditions, finding peace and unconditional wellbeing in the heart of our lives, learning how to sit with and process negative emotions, healing from past traumas, uncovering deep joy in the bare fact of being alive, discovering a deep and connected presence, understanding insights into non-duality and awakening to the true nature of reality. All grounded in modern mindfulness and ancient Zen wisdom.\n\nSUBSCRIPTION AND SCHOLARSHIPS\n\n\nTHE WAY is free to download and try out the pathway.\n\n\nYou can manage your subscription from your Apple account settings. 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