Buddhist and leading practitioner in American Theravada Buddhism. Co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts, and the Spirit Rock Center in California. Author of “The Wise Heart; A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology,” “The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace” and “No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are.”
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