Joko Beck, following the Dalia Lama, said that if she had only one word to summarise Zen practice, it would be kindness. As we relax deeply into this moment our hearts naturally open and we let go of our protective armouring. As we allow this process to unfold, we meet the inherent kindness of our true self. This kindness flows in both directions, inwards and outwards, towards our self and towards others, transforming the world.

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