Concentration with Shinzen, Part I

by Michael W. Taft
July 7, 2011July 22, 2011

We’ve been discussing concentration lately on the blog. Here, meditation teacher Shinzen Young shares his views on concentration. Fascinating and helpful. Part one of a three part series.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq1IL_DnC98

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