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Posted on 2021-03-222021-04-03

The Heart of Forgiveness

Buddha Statue amongst the ruins of Nalagiri House

A Six-Part Series of Interactive Online Workshops exploring and practising the cultivation of Forgiveness. This program is offered by Hungry Ghost Retreats.

Full details and registration links can be found here – The Forgiveness Programme

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