Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet

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Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet

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Oct 9, 2021

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We speak with Sister True Dedication, who has edited a collection of the great Zen Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hahn’s thoughts on the natural world.

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Oct 9, 2021

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