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Playlist: A Basket of Plums
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Summary This playlist of songs for cultivating mindfulness comes from the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.
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Music is a powerful way to engage children in dharma. This playlist of songs for cultivating mindfulness comes from the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, courtesy of archive.org. Use the player below, or view the playlist on the archive.org website.
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This playlist of songs for cultivating mindfulness comes from the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.