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]]> af0e40f1f6b574c620970d27bb7f0432 James C's profile was updated https://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/all-activity-streams/p/3888/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:13:58 +0000 0 4b3c53233efeb632059b73946a2d043c Brody A's profile was updated https://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/all-activity-streams/p/3886/ Thu, 10 Sep 2020 18:32:30 +0000 0 92d733b98c9e54cb6f133430fe16d736 Matt4 posted an update: hello. has camping at the stronghold still happening? https://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/all-activity-streams/p/3885/ Fri, 13 Mar 2020 16:00:52 +0000 hello. has camping at the stronghold still happening?

]]> 0 bc6c4a84818dc04ffe14e03188011ff2 txsunbunny replied to the topic Retreat Center Open & February Resident Teacher Announced! in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/retreat-center-open-february-resident-teacher-announced-2/#post-3716 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:46:21 +0000 Thank you for clarifying! All Best <3

]]> e7c081c776f84b1d88933342ec89a6ea Salina D replied to the topic Retreat Center Open & February Resident Teacher Announced! in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/retreat-center-open-february-resident-teacher-announced-2/#post-3715 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:29:18 +0000 Ah, I see. Sorry that wasn’t clear. Yes, Darlene is currently still in Culadasa’s teacher training program, although she does not solely teach from a Mind Illuminated perspective.

As a policy, we’re not going to hold the misconduct of a teacher against their students. When invited here they will be assessed on their own merits and fitness to…[Read more]

]]> 4c9b167eab12492cec1db3a583c6c3e3 txsunbunny replied to the topic Retreat Center Open & February Resident Teacher Announced! in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/retreat-center-open-february-resident-teacher-announced-2/#post-3714 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 04:13:13 +0000 Not exactly though I do appreciate your answer.

What I am asking is if Darlene – your slated teacher in residence is studying currently with John Yates? The description makes it seem as if she is and I think it’s important that DT exercise complete transparency in this regard so that retreatants understand what we are working with when we a…[Read more]

]]> 0a3ddfde51a27c14ab9bdef2a401d1c7 Salina D replied to the topic Retreat Center Open & February Resident Teacher Announced! in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/retreat-center-open-february-resident-teacher-announced-2/#post-3713 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 23:10:17 +0000 Hello!

We are still in the process of defining the direction of the organization and, by extension, the retreat center. We will be working on expanding the pool of resident teachers to include those from other traditions and teaching backgrounds. That being said, TMI-trained teachers will continue to make up at least part of that pool for the…[Read more]

]]> 79963ad94676d9966713f8cafb943500 txsunbunny replied to the topic Retreat Center Open & February Resident Teacher Announced! in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/retreat-center-open-february-resident-teacher-announced-2/#post-3712 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 20:44:47 +0000 Hi! Would like a clarification. Are the Resident Teachers still currently currently studying under John Yates? Thanks

]]> bc13ec5e2a35eb552566200b80c19283 Salina D started the topic Retreat Center Open & February Resident Teacher Announced! in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/retreat-center-open-february-resident-teacher-announced-2 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 20:05:10 +0000 The Dharma Treasure Retreat Center at Cochise Stronghold is currently accepting personal retreat reservations for 2020. For more information, please visit our website. Or you can contact us at retreats@dharmatreasure.org or call 520-826-4141.

We’re also pleased to announce that Darlene Tataryn will be the resident teacher for February. Darlene…[Read more]

]]> 3ccb4430013423e6e63cc8333ad1a05d Salina D started the topic Community Announcement: New Board of Directors and Interim Executive Director in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/community-announcement-new-board-of-directors-and-interim-executive-director Fri, 13 Dec 2019 19:42:56 +0000 The Dharma Treasure Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of six new board members, who will be joining the organization this month:

Daniel Choi – Daniel has participated in the Teacher Training program as a member of the Passadhi cohort. He comes to us from New Jersey, where he is a lecturer in the writing program at Princeton…[Read more]

]]> ee34a6470863d2a545930a95822e799c Nick C replied to the topic New Board? in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/new-board/#post-3704 Mon, 09 Sep 2019 01:36:24 +0000 The current board is taking applicants for a new board, and is hoping to start interviews in later September. I think a lot is up in the air right now.

– Nick

]]> 5d42f9416dc7ee8af0cf3d807fb0aa49 Dennis replied to the topic New Board? in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/new-board/#post-3703 Sun, 08 Sep 2019 10:12:13 +0000 Thanks for pointing this out. I’ll check back then.

]]> d90c0c79dbd1212fd2d90d77868a0be1 Filip replied to the topic New Board? in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/new-board/#post-3702 Sat, 07 Sep 2019 16:00:55 +0000 By the way, does anyone involved with this situation would like to come out with more details?

I assume that here, at this forum, there are people who know Culadasa personally and may give some new information that will help us understand what really happened and why.

]]> 171045ed80d567f705e67916826f3559 Ricardo replied to the topic New Board? in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information https://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/new-board/#post-3701 Sat, 07 Sep 2019 00:46:35 +0000 Hi Dennis,

In the personal meditation retreats section of the website (https://dharmatreasure.org/personal-meditation-retreats/) says “The Dharma Treasure Retreat Center is currently being reorganized, and we are NOT taking retreat bookings at this time. Please check back after September 15th.”

I guess they will be taking a decision about the…[Read more]

]]> 5fbf6600aa947050eea8a0957f4c8e3b Darlene T replied to the topic Breath not really in the center in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/breath-not-really-in-the-center/#post-3700 Fri, 06 Sep 2019 14:18:34 +0000 Hello,

You will notice in your meditation that at times nothing is where we think it should be lol. Ricardo, eye position response is helpful for sure. The stage you are at may also determine any answer one might provide. To Lemmefly…there is a difference between the “initial appearance, and the acquired appearance of the breath…in the…[Read more]

]]> 903e79557856b07830be00cd0dad3350 Dennis started the topic New Board? in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/new-board Fri, 06 Sep 2019 09:30:42 +0000 Has a new board been chosen? If so, who are they?

Is there any information about how the Sangha is going to move forward in the current situation?

]]> ce85119665bed1d788b997a622344b4e Ricardo replied to the topic Breath not really in the center in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/breath-not-really-in-the-center/#post-3695 Wed, 14 Aug 2019 23:04:01 +0000 Hi lemmefly,

Yes, I’ve noticed something similar. In the book The Mind Illuminated it is advised that one should position their eyes as if you were reading a book. This has helped me. However, sometimes by putting the breath sensations in the centre I feel cross-eyed and that leads to a bit of discomfort. When that happens, I try to relax my eyes…[Read more]

]]> 4d369a1a18b643dfb24f5b85fbdf1f37 lemmefly started the topic Breath not really in the center in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/breath-not-really-in-the-center Wed, 14 Aug 2019 05:57:11 +0000 Hi guys,

I have recently taken up meditation again using the sensations of the breath at the nose as my object.
However, I’ve noticed that while looking straight ahead with my closed eyes, it never really feels like the breath sensations are in the (spacial) center of my field of attention/perception, but always a little below it. This seems to…[Read more]

]]> 12fde17ee7ec51842cee259ad2238cf9 Pierre replied to the topic TMI retreat at The Hermitage, Oct 1-8 2019 in the forum Events http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/tmi-retreat-at-the-hermitage-oct-1-8-2019/#post-3693 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 22:35:57 +0000 thanks Alex, I do have an account on that subreddit and I just asked one of the moderators for permission to post this announcement. It is part of the policy of that subreddit that teachers have to ask permission first, as the posts are supposed to be for students to ask questions.
cheers
Pierre

]]> a750556ac82625d3680769285cfaa20d Alex K replied to the topic TMI retreat at The Hermitage, Oct 1-8 2019 in the forum Events http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/tmi-retreat-at-the-hermitage-oct-1-8-2019/#post-3692 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 22:03:42 +0000 Hey Pierre,

I think many people on the TMI subreddit would like to hear about this. If you don’t have an account I can pass it on.

Alex (from the Passadhi group)

]]> c82694f1cfb10da0192b6239a8f14cec Pierre started the topic TMI retreat at The Hermitage, Oct 1-8 2019 in the forum Events http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/tmi-retreat-at-the-hermitage-oct-1-8-2019 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 21:58:06 +0000 I am going to lead a 8-day retreat based on The Mind Illuminated at The Hermitage retreat centre in Denman Island, British Columbia, Canada https://thehermitage.ca/retreats from Oct 1st to Oct 8th, 2019. Some of the nice things about this retreat is that at The Hermitage you have your own single-occupancy kuti (cabin), and there is a chef that…[Read more]

]]> a8c40121e82c47fd594f9c8f19a01dce Richard F changed their profile picture https://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/all-activity-streams/p/3860/ Sun, 11 Aug 2019 18:03:55 +0000 0 0c4805018bb8f8db53b0e207de12f7fb Steve changed their profile picture https://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/all-activity-streams/p/3858/ Sun, 04 Aug 2019 04:26:19 +0000 0 e081787678111e70f43082cef8941541 Steve replied to the topic 7 months, no real progress, monkey mind prevails in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/7-months-no-real-progress-monkey-mind-prevails/#post-3689 Sun, 04 Aug 2019 04:13:20 +0000 Hi Laura, I’m in one of Culadasa’s teacher training classes and just saw your post about monkey mind. I’ve been practicing with TMI since July, 2015 and in the past several months had the same problem, lots of distraction and mind-wandering. I had to back up from Stage 7 practices and I went back to Stages 2-3, really focusing on several…[Read more]

]]> e2979edb324a4e7fc4bddbba946f34c1 Pierre's profile was updated https://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/all-activity-streams/p/3854/ Sun, 28 Jul 2019 22:08:29 +0000 0 4ef4c80c672d2cd4a6f2b92135448946 Pierre replied to the topic a single sit; one long meditation or a couple of meditations in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/a-single-sit-one-long-meditation-or-a-couple-of-meditations/#post-3686 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 22:05:21 +0000 Hi Tom, that’s a good question that many practitioners face. For my own, I have often adapted the practice to what is happening during the sit and found it beneficial. I may have started with the intention of doing one practice and look out for the kind of obstacles that was present at the last sit, only to find that on that day some entirely d…[Read more]

]]> 73fb6e440e8b13d7c0f19a5c1c864fd2 Samuel replied to the topic stream enterer to Mahayana in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/stream-enterer-to-mahayana/#post-3683 Fri, 26 Jul 2019 23:25:55 +0000 As someone who has switched from Theravada to practicing the Dzogchen ngöndro, I can testify that I have not had to start from scratch. Switching to a new tradition has required me to get use to new techniques, a new theory of how emotions work, and a new approach to discipline, but for the most part, my Theravada training has carried over…[Read more]

]]> d9c9f5e5f5630013045d2c54eac925b9 Cliff W replied to the topic stream enterer to Mahayana in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/stream-enterer-to-mahayana/#post-3682 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 22:59:26 +0000 “once you’re a stream-enterer can you switch to the Mahayana tradition.” IF indeed you are a stream -enterer why switch? I think this story is appropriate.

A HERMIT AND 3 THE MONKS…
Three monks heard about a hermit who lived alone on an island and was reputed to be very accomplished. They decided to pay him a visit and ask him about his pra…[Read more]

]]> c7bc7cf31d4e660afc26873eb567767b Ricardo replied to the topic 7 months, no real progress, monkey mind prevails in the forum Meditation https://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/7-months-no-real-progress-monkey-mind-prevails/#post-3681 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 19:57:00 +0000 I get what you mean Laura by not hitting the happy medium. I’ve been there many times. When I get too serious at the beginning of the sit then I fail to tune in to the good feels of being present. I would say, do not worry too much just now about being in a “lower energy state”. If I understand correctly, that lower energy state is related to…[Read more]

]]> 5f4bcae5547332eb30d38a4f27464ede tjansen replied to the topic 7 months, no real progress, monkey mind prevails in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/7-months-no-real-progress-monkey-mind-prevails/#post-3680 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:51:41 +0000 Congratulations on your practice. I have no reason to think that this might help, but it’s something that most of us miss in the preparation steps. On page 94 there is a gray box which is advised to be used as part of our preparation for meditation. Just for fun, you might take a look and see if you are doing those things. And if not, give them a try.

]]> d8b756004fc4f33ba6739e4bec4e191a Tom replied to the topic stream enterer to Mahayana in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/stream-enterer-to-mahayana/#post-3679 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 21:18:56 +0000 Thanks. it’s really interesting and something to think about. I think I was going through a phase of wondering about the different traditions and wanted to make sure this one was right for me before I settled and started buying all the additional books on Buddhism. i’m still a long way from stream entry but its good to plan ahead sometimes. Tom

]]> 2e34c93ac32c8e37b72ccf4e7ad43fe3 Mike G replied to the topic stream enterer to Mahayana in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/stream-enterer-to-mahayana/#post-3677 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:04:54 +0000 Dear all,
I’d like to add my personal perspective to this interesting topic. I’m coming from the other side to a certain degree: I was a Zen practitioner for several years. I ended up switching to TMI not because I was unsatisfied with Zen practice, but because my practice had fallen asleep and when I moved, there wasn’t a Sangha or teacher in my…[Read more]

]]> 48a5aadf355d943a1511620a16091e21 Laura K replied to the topic 7 months, no real progress, monkey mind prevails in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/7-months-no-real-progress-monkey-mind-prevails/#post-3676 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 17:56:01 +0000 Thanks so much everyone for your tips and advice! I should have said, I think the TMI method is fantastic – it did improve my practice when I started out with it e.g. in the first few weeks (that’s why I’ve stuck with it), just not so much improvement since then

Thanks Kim, the distractions that hook my mind are a range of things, from seemingly…[Read more]

]]> 2e684d02e2e94dc32790e44fd7806af9 Tom replied to the topic stream enterer to Mahayana in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/stream-enterer-to-mahayana/#post-3675 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 17:08:16 +0000 just thought I say this forum in general is really nurturing. its refreshing to have people on your side rather than a load of abuse and ‘naysayers’. good on ya Dharma Treasure whoop!

]]> 2492db0917b207e521a990b1581cb4e8 Tom replied to the topic a single sit; one long meditation or a couple of meditations in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/a-single-sit-one-long-meditation-or-a-couple-of-meditations/#post-3674 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:54:09 +0000 Cheers

]]> 3a7374db55a6045ae0218b794998e765 Tom replied to the topic stream enterer to Mahayana in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/stream-enterer-to-mahayana/#post-3673 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:53:09 +0000 I’m going to stick with Theravada I think. I was just worrying that I might get to a point where I wanted to switch but had gone too far (not that I will). its just that I thought you might have to unlearn the skills you’ve gained and you end up not getting anywhere.

]]> 1e97a31f4314763b2256de575f2ad274 Matt4 replied to the topic stream enterer to Mahayana in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/stream-enterer-to-mahayana/#post-3672 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:43:26 +0000 …… I love Culadasa’s work and view. Other traditions have capable, and wise teachers…. you will not fall off the edge of the world. Keep your standards high. Dzogchen resonates with our times and is worth looking at if you are at crossroads. Things learned with TMI stay with you as good friend forever. luck………….. matt

]]> 7b8632410adf6c7f212ca0ee47c30581 Darlene T replied to the topic stream enterer to Mahayana in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/stream-enterer-to-mahayana/#post-3671 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 05:26:00 +0000 Hi Tom, I relate to and support Kim’s response and believe it is spot on. I do think that Culadasa’s teachings would be and are applicable in any tradition, and as a Mahayana/Zen and Vajrayana practioner myself there is no conflict provided there is some understanding of why we are practicing a particular practice and where it will take us.…[Read more]

]]> 039b96061a4dfe406a5a481c6cb35274 KimW replied to the topic stream enterer to Mahayana in the forum Principles of Dharma https://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/stream-enterer-to-mahayana/#post-3670 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 03:14:55 +0000 Hi Tom,
I’m glad to hear that your goal is stream entry, but am curious as to why you would want to switch traditions once that has been attained. I have practiced extensively in the Zen and Theravadin tradition, and to some degree in the Tibetan tradition, and they all have good practices, but are quite different. Culadasa refers to First Path,…[Read more]

]]> 8205ee0edca9b15a1b9051d20e705c1c KimW replied to the topic 7 months, no real progress, monkey mind prevails in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/7-months-no-real-progress-monkey-mind-prevails/#post-3669 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 03:00:31 +0000 Hi Laura,
It sounds like you are doing a lot of skillful things to train your mind, such as practicing regularly, and giving yourself positive feedback when you wake up. I also hear that you notice some agitation when there is mind wandering, and I’m wondering if there are particular topics around the mind wandering which you might notice?…[Read more]

]]> 9ae0ead427df6f774dc71adc85bad21c Michael Dunn replied to the topic 7 months, no real progress, monkey mind prevails in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/7-months-no-real-progress-monkey-mind-prevails/#post-3668 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 01:47:15 +0000 I’d like to propose another option, and that is to move ahead and to try Stage 4 practices and to see if this additional work and new territory engages your mind enough to be less wandering.

I found that when I didn’t challenge myself in meditation that my mind wandered more because it was simply bored, but take on a more challenging practice and…[Read more]

]]> d3b3bb120e9825191ee640bcc763a488 Alex K replied to the topic a single sit; one long meditation or a couple of meditations in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/a-single-sit-one-long-meditation-or-a-couple-of-meditations/#post-3667 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 22:29:39 +0000 Hi Tom

The more experience you have the more appropriate it is to trust your instincts. But it is helpful to not sswitch around too much and not switch because what ytou are doing right now is just not working. When it gets difficult it may be helpful to stay with you practice.

That being said, adding some metta in the beginning can be very…[Read more]

]]> f7992dec3e13b53089b7a018d5c2e75d Tom started the topic stream enterer to Mahayana in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/stream-enterer-to-mahayana Tue, 23 Jul 2019 22:19:32 +0000 hey, I was wondering if once you’re a stream-enterer can you switch to the Mahayana tradition and do you have to start from scratch if you do?

]]> 236d2af46efe2af2e4046649d0ee9958 Tom started the topic a single sit; one long meditation or a couple of meditations in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/a-single-sit-one-long-meditation-or-a-couple-of-meditations Tue, 23 Jul 2019 22:17:50 +0000 hi guys, is it better to do a single type of meditation for each sitting or can you, say, start with loving kindness then move on to finding the witness or begin with mindfulness of breathing and switch to jhana if the conditions are already pushing you that way.

]]> 352fd57e3d6ed2a2212a84927bd8a6e4 Jason replied to the topic 7 months, no real progress, monkey mind prevails in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/7-months-no-real-progress-monkey-mind-prevails/#post-3661 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 21:49:44 +0000 How’s your mindfulness throughout the day off the cushion? Do you remember to be mindful when you’re doing everyday tasks like walking, brushing teeth etc, and how often? I ask because you mention that you’ve been able to reach higher stages on retreats so I wonder if it’s a momentum type issue that’s holding you back, or what TMI calls having a…[Read more]

]]> 72b69df316069d1eb6d22f94eed02ca4 Ricardo replied to the topic 7 months, no real progress, monkey mind prevails in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/7-months-no-real-progress-monkey-mind-prevails/#post-3660 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 19:46:34 +0000 Hi Laura. Congrats on your progress so far, you have a really solid practice in terms of consistency and time! Also it is a great achievement that you are able to catch a distraction in peripheral awareness before it catches your attention!

What I believe has been useful to me to make mind wandering shorter and shorter is that I’ve developed a…[Read more]

]]> d937f72932377ea973ba64bc70877fac Tanvi replied to the topic TMI Companion Mobile App Community Survey in the forum Help Wanted or Offered http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/tmi-companion-mobile-app-community-survey/#post-3659 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 18:06:14 +0000 Great idea just filled out the survey

]]> ad8487f3de1ddfe1c5f0f0721f0865aa Tom replied to the topic 7 months, no real progress, monkey mind prevails in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/7-months-no-real-progress-monkey-mind-prevails/#post-3656 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:08:41 +0000 Hi, Tanvi is right it is really good that you’ve been meditating for about seven months that is an achievement in itself (whoo!!). it sounds like you’re frustrated with how slow your progress is and it might be worth reflecting on why you’re doing it, on the progress you’ve made so far (stage one is completed definitely), on the good things that…[Read more]

]]> bc604f4fbb8b86ffe03ec18884fe09b0 Tanvi replied to the topic 7 months, no real progress, monkey mind prevails in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/7-months-no-real-progress-monkey-mind-prevails/#post-3655 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:44:57 +0000 I am a novice, and cannot help you technically however I would like to congratulate you that you have been consistent in your practice for 6 months and can devote 45 -60 minutes of your time to meditation. I try to do it 11-15 minutes a day but fail to do it consistently.

All i can say is keep practicing and you will get there one day. Also,…[Read more]

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