Status
Available
Collection
Publication
Shambhala (2009), 160 pages
Description
Explores the origin of the mystical goddess of compassion, describes meditation and visualization techniques associated with her, and explains the liberating energy of compassion.
Language
ISBN
1590307356 / 9781590307359
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Pages
160