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    The Most Important Thing

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    Mark ColemanPublished April 1, 2016 · Updated October 21, 2026 · 1 min read

    Mark Coleman talks about the most important thing on the Buddhist path. He describes compassion and loving-kindness as what lets us be present, and bring joy to others, amid pain and sorrow.

    Mark Coleman is a meditation teacher, author, and guide of nature-based mindfulness who has taught meditation retreats since 1997.

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