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Turning the Mind Into an Ally

Strengthening, calming, and stabilizing the mind is the essential first step in accomplishing nearly any goal. Growing up American with a Tibetan twist, Sakyong Miphamtalks to Westerners as no one can: in idiomatic English with stories and wisdom from American culture and the great Buddhist teachers. Turning the Mind Into an Allymakes it possible for anyone to achieve peace and clarity in their lives.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 234 pages

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