S5 Ep15: Postcards from Beyond: Intent

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast

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Last summer, something monumental happened. One of Uncuffed's founding producers, Greg Eskridge, came home after more than 30 years in prison. In this episode we’ll bring you back to that emotional day last summer when he walked out of the San Quentin gates, free at last. Our work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, independent foundations, and donations from listeners like you. Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.org Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed…

3年之前 14:50

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Audio recording of the book "Postcards from Beyond" by meditation teacher Paul Harris, uploaded in weekly installments.
https://www.aukana.org.uk/books.html

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S5 Ep15: Postcards from Beyond: Intent

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast

published 3年之前

MP3•单集首页

Audio recording of the book "Postcards from Beyond" by meditation teacher Paul Harris, uploaded in weekly installments.
https://www.aukana.org.uk/books.html

176集单集

#Buddhist #Religion #Audioboom #House Of Inner Tranquillity

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