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Meditation and the Science of Human Flourishing Workshop—Part 2

By Richard Davidson — 2016

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Can we cultivate well-being in the same way that we can train our bodies to be healthier and more resilient? If so, how might we use the practice of meditation to experience equanimity, to open our hearts fully to others, and to cultivate insight and wisdom? In this workshop, two world-renowned... See more...

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