The Happiness Trap

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The Happiness Trap

FromRochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)

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Aug 30, 2020

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Dharma talk by John Pulleyn: Looking at ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) as presented by Russ Harris in his book, The Happiness Trap, and how it fits with Zen practice.
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Aug 30, 2020

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Dharma talks by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede and others. Roshi Kjolhede is abbot of the Rochester Zen Center and dharma heir of Roshi Philip Kapleau.

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