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Distractions often go unnoticed, yet they pose a significant barrier to our peace of mind, happiness, and spiritual growth.

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10:18 · 2024年8月26日 Gen-la Jampa

Distractions

Gen-la Jampa

Distractions often go unnoticed, yet they pose a significant barrier to our peace of mind, happiness, and spiritual growth. Hence, it is essential for us to learn how to minimize these distractions. In a talk given at the NKT International Summer Festival, Gen-la Jampa discusses the impact of distractions on our lives and offers guidance on cultivating a strong resolve to overcome them. By making this decision we can stop mental clutter, attain a state of inner peace, and advance on our spiritual journey. This explanation was based on the book How to Understand the Mind by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

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