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The Space Before Craving

In a personal reflection, a retired head and neck surgeon illustrates the connections between the Buddhist concept of dependent origination and the findings of modern affective neuroscience.

The Space Before Craving

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In a personal reflection, a retired head and neck surgeon illustrates the connections between the Buddhist concept of dependent origination and the findings of modern affective neuroscience.

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In a personal reflection, a retired head and neck surgeon illustrates the connections between the Buddhist concept of dependent origination and the findings of modern affective neuroscience.

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