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Comment from Jitendra
Time: July 12, 2011, 11:05 am

Thanks for this Research article.
I am an avid practioner of VIPASSANA– the mindfulness meditation, taught by VRI-India,for the last 7years and reaping the same benefit which has been mentioned in this article! Even at times I, myself get an awkward feeling in a so called distressing situation when I observe the everlasting depressions my near and dear ones compared to mine more composed present moment awareness!
Now with this research based information I can feel not only normal but being blessed! Thanks once again for this input!
Bhabatu sabbe Mangalam!

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