Best Chah Podcasts (2024)

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The Four Noble Truths | Ajahn Chah 31:40

22d ago31:40

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This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Chah and is titled “The Four Noble Truths” . It was published as part of the book “The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah” which is made available by Aruna Publications. You can find links to the original text in the description below. This teaching by Ajahn Chah which compiled …

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Luang Por Pasanno | Recognizing the Dhamma | 09/13/24 | ep. 263 53:32

26m ago53:32

53:32

By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Jessica Swanson | Keeping Our Integrity Intact | 09/08/24 | ep. 262 31:49

29m ago31:49

31:49

By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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No Judgement

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This Dhamma reflection was offered on September 23, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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No Judgement

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This Dhamma reflection was offered on September 23, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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AJAHN AMARO | 4 Noble Truths | Dhamma Talk at Dhammagiri 1:11:27

4h ago1:11:27

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On occasion of his first visit to Australia at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Brisbane, Ajahn Amaro shares insights about the four noble truth, one of the most fundamental teachings of the Buddha. In particular, Ajahn provides guidance how to apply contemplation of the 4 Noble Truths in our daily life. Ajahn Amaro is the abbot of Amaravati Buddhist M…

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True Progress on the Path

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Ajahn Pasanno reflects on the importance of measuring practice through heart qualities rather than metrics. This Dhamma talk was offered on September 21, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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True Progress on the Path

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Ajahn Pasanno reflects on the importance of measuring practice through heart qualities rather than metrics. This Dhamma talk was offered on September 21, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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Readying Ourselves For Life 0:37

4h ago0:37

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(keywords) (slightly edited version) The Discourse on the Turning of the Law, Four Noble Truths, foundation, advanced spiritual abilities, insight, preparation, spiritual faculties, human intelligence, comfort, the great matter, ‘what is this all about’, unshakeable, great doubt, rewire thinking, disappointment, approximations, letting go, resistan…

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Understanding Conventional Truth & Ultimate Truth 11:00

16h ago11:00

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'Understanding Conventional Truth & Ultimate Truth' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Anan on 17 Sep 2024, translated from Thai to English. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bang…

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Contemplating Body Elements 17:14

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'Contemplating Body Elements' - Friday Dhamma videos | 20 Sep 2024. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).By Ajahn Anan Akiñcano

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The Joy of Stillness

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Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on the significance of the Full Moon Lunar Observance Day, emphasizing the importance of precepts, meditation, and stillness in cultivating peace. This Dhamma talk was offered on September 17, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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The Joy of Stillness

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Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on the significance of the Full Moon Lunar Observance Day, emphasizing the importance of precepts, meditation, and stillness in cultivating peace. This Dhamma talk was offered on September 17, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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The Power of Right Effort

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Ajahn Cunda reflects on the reluctance to face unpleasant experiences and highlights the importance of right effort in overcoming unwholesome states. This Dhamma talk was offered on September 14, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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The Power of Right Effort

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Ajahn Cunda reflects on the reluctance to face unpleasant experiences and highlights the importance of right effort in overcoming unwholesome states. This Dhamma talk was offered on September 14, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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5 Faculties: Faith, Energy, Mindfulness, Samādhi, Wisdom | Ajahn Dhammasiha 44:40

8h ago44:40

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Ajahn Dhammasiha shares reflections on the five faculties (pañcindriya), crucial spirtual qualities in our heart that power our Dhamma practice. We can gradually develop each of these using suitable skillful means. Fortunately, they are not erased at death, but carry accross to our next life, allowing us to cultivate them over several life times, t…

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5 Hindrances: How to Surmount them to Develop Samādhi & Insight | Ajahn Dhammasiha 54:48

5h ago54:48

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Ajahn Dhammasiha reflects on skilfull means to overcome the 5 hindrances (Pañca Nīvaraṇā). It is exactly these 5 obstructions which stop our mind from unifying in samādhi, and weaken our wisdom: Sensual desire (kāmacchanda) Ill Will / Anger / Aversion (byāpāda) Laziness / Tiredness / Sloth & Torpor / Lack of energy (thīna-middha) Restlessness & rem…

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The Doorway Of Generosity 0:28

6d ago0:28

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(keywords) (slightly edited version) Disinclination to teach, Brahma, unawakened state, but a little dust in their eyes, dana parami, transforming virtues, foundational, meditation, wisdom, supportive conditions, conceptual understanding, transformative understanding, relationship, kalyanamitta, helping hand, pointers, Ajahn Chah, lost in anxiety, …

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The Triple Gem, Our Highest Refuge 19:07

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'The Triple Gem, Our Highest Refuge' - Friday Dhamma videos | 13 Sep 2024. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).By Ajahn Anan Akiñcano

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Eve Decker, Howard Cohn, James Baraz, Jane Baraz, Stephanie Antoine: Closing Session (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 1:42:27

11d ago1:42:27

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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)By James Baraz

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Into the Wild: Pushing Our Boundaries in the Practice

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Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on the community’s recent wilderness trip, discussing the importance of expanding one’s comfort zone and maintaining mindfulness in the practice. This Dhamma talk was offered on September 10, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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Into the Wild: Pushing Our Boundaries in the Practice

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Ajahn Nyaniko reflects on the community’s recent wilderness trip, discussing the importance of expanding one’s comfort zone and maintaining mindfulness in the practice. This Dhamma talk was offered on September 10, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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Enjoying Solitude is Necessary to Attain Nibbana | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Sutta Exploration AN 6.68 28:48

4d ago28:48

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The Buddha explains in this short but powerful discourse:If we're trying to find all our happiness only in socializing and interacting with friends & family, we will not be able to enjoy the happiness of solitude.Without enjoying the happiness of solitude, we will never understand our own mind.If we don't understand our own mind, we can't realize s…

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James Baraz: Dharma Talk (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 1:03:52

12d ago1:03:52

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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)By James Baraz

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James Baraz: Morning Instructions (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 57:10

13d ago57:10

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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)By James Baraz

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The Joy of Thinking Skillfully

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Ajahn Pasanno offers reflections on how to cultivate happiness in meditation, emphasizing the importance of cultivating mental brightness through the use of the 6 Recollections. This Dhamma talk was offered on September 7, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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The Joy of Thinking Skillfully

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Ajahn Pasanno offers reflections on how to cultivate happiness in meditation, emphasizing the importance of cultivating mental brightness through the use of the 6 Recollections. This Dhamma talk was offered on September 7, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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Look After Your Mind Well 11:17

2d ago11:17

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'Look After Your Mind Well' - A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Anan on 4 Sep 2024, translated from Thai to English. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).…

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Jessica Swanson | Dhamma as Crucible | 09/01/24 | ep. 261 34:22

8d ago34:22

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Noble 8 Fold Path to Guide Our Life | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Middle Way | Ariyo Atthangiko Maggo 54:20

13d ago54:20

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Ajahn Dhammasiha goes through the 8 factors of the Noble Eight Fold Path, and explains how they are relevant to guide our action and speech, both in daily life as well as in our formal meditation. The Noble 8-Fold Path Ariyo Aṭṭhangiko Maggo, also know as the 'Middle Way' Majjhimā Paṭipadā is one of the most fundamental teachings of the Buddha, men…

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Eve Decker, Howard Cohn, Jack Kornfield, James Baraz, Jane Baraz, Stephanie Antoine, Sylvia Boorstein: Opening Night (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 1:45:10

15d ago1:45:10

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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)By James Baraz

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Jessica Swanson | Making Harmony the Theme | 08/25/24 | ep. 260 41:03

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Ryan and Kristen | Bring Your Life Into the Practice | 08/18/24 | ep. 259 18:37

11d ago18:37

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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The Actual Newness Of Each Moment 29:56

7d ago29:56

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(keywords) (slightly edited version) Present moment awareness, past, future, resentment, forgiveness, aspirations, unique, newness, freshness, beginning again, soul, essence, endurance, ultimate transformer, cultivating competence, Thai language, great faith, great doubt, great endurance, formal meditation, two eyes.…

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A Cool, Calm Heart Draws Near to Nibbāna 20:13

5d ago20:13

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'A Cool, Calm Heart Draws Near to Nibbāna' - Friday Dhamma videos | 6 Sep 2024. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).…

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Walking Meditation | Ajahn Maha Boowa 21:27

6d ago21:27

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This episode is a talk given by the Thai forest meditation master Ajahn Maha Boowa and is titled “Walking Meditation”. It was first publish as part of the book “kammaṭṭhāna - the basis of practice” which was translated by monks at Wat Pah Ban Taad. For free distribution No part of this teaching may be reproduced in any form of by any means, elec…

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Gratitude: The Gateway to the Wholesome

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Ajahn Nyaniko explores the theme of gratitude and explains how this inner quality can naturally lead to the arising of wholesome spiritual qualities in the heart. This Dhamma talk was offered on September 2, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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Gratitude: The Gateway to the Wholesome

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Ajahn Nyaniko explores the theme of gratitude and explains how this inner quality can naturally lead to the arising of wholesome spiritual qualities in the heart. This Dhamma talk was offered on September 2, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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New to Buddhism: How to Start? | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Dhammagiri 29:52

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Ajahn Dhammasiha is asked by a newcomer to Buddhism for some advice how to get started with both study and practice of the Buddha's teaching. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dhammagiri Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Spotify Playlists⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dhammagiri Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠ Pics #buddhism #dhamma #generosity #virtue #meditation…

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The Fundamentalist Disposition

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Talk given in 2024By Luang Por Munindo

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GUIDED MEDITATION | Loving Kindness - Metta | Ajahn Dhammasiha | Buddhism 51:24

11d ago51:24

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Ajahn Dhammasiha leads a guided meditation on Mettā, Loving Kindness, cultivating the intention of unconditional good will to all beings without distinction. In particular, he encourages us to 'get the feeling going, i.e. to not just 'think' about loving kindness, but to recognize and nurture the ulifting, joyful emotion we feel while practising me…

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Knowing the World’s End

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Ajahn Karunadhammo explores how craving is the root of our suffering and how the path to liberation came be found through understanding the Second and Third Noble Truths. This Dhamma talk was offered on August 31, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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Knowing the World’s End

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Ajahn Karunadhammo explores how craving is the root of our suffering and how the path to liberation came be found through understanding the Second and Third Noble Truths. This Dhamma talk was offered on August 31, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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Jessica Swanson | Jhana is One Part of the Picture | 08/11/24 | ep. 258 40:04

22d ago40:04

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Uposatha Sila & 8-Precepts. Differences and Benefits 19:08

12d ago19:08

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'Uposatha Sila & 8-Precepts. Differences and Benefits' - Friday Dhamma videos | 30 Aug 2024. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).…

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AJAHN AMARO | How to Judge Progress in my Dhamma Practice | Q&A Dhammagiri 36:53

20d ago36:53

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Question & Answer session with Ajahn Amaro on the occasion of his first Australia visit at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Queensland, Brisbane. Ajahn Amaro is the abbot of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery near London, UK. Born in England in 1956, Ven. Ajahn Amaro received a BSc. in Psychology and Physiology from the University of London. Spiritual search…

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James Baraz: The Miracle of Mindfulness (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 11:13:16

15d ago11:13:16

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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the most direct way to overcome suffering and realize the highest happiness. This talk explains power of mindfulness and why it is so liberating.By James Baraz

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This Is Your Wake-Up Call

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Ajahn Cunda reflects on the passing of time and emphasizes the importance of diligent practice in the face of life’s unpredictable and fleeting nature. This Dhamma talk was offered on August 27, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

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This Is Your Wake-Up Call

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Ajahn Cunda reflects on the passing of time and emphasizes the importance of diligent practice in the face of life’s unpredictable and fleeting nature. This Dhamma talk was offered on August 27, 2024 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.By Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

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