ZNS 018 - The Raw Honest Heart

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ZNS 018 - The Raw Honest Heart

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Aug 1, 2017

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The Great Way is not difficult if we are just completely honest.

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Aug 1, 2017

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Dharma talks by Koun Franz at Thousand Harbours Zen in Halifax, NS. If you find these talks beneficial, please consider joining Thousand Harbours Zen or making a donation at https://thousandharbourszen.com/support. Your support makes the practice and teachings available to others.

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ZNS 018 - The Raw Honest Heart

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