Similarity in Diversity? Four Shared Functions of Integrative Contemplative Practice Systems

Contemplative Practices in Action: Spirituality, Meditation, and Health

Volumn , Issue , 2010, Pages 7-16

  Oman, Doug ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

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