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An excerpt from Week 2 of the Summer Festival 2026, Gen-la Jampa gives a teaching on stopping distractions.
2026 Summer Festival
An excerpt from Week 2 of the Summer Festival 2026, Gen-la Jampa gives a teaching on stopping distractions.
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