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What is zen?

Zen is a way of being or a way of life, rather than a task you need to achieve. In this video, meditation specialist Andy Puddicombe discusses the benefits of meditation, and how integrating feelings of awareness into your daily life promotes zen.


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  • Does meditation improve brain function?

  • 5 ways to calm an overstimulated mind

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  • Morning meditation (1 min)

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