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As it is
As it is is a study of the lay practice of Vipassana meditation, the ancient secular technique of observing reality as it really is, which has its roots in the teachings of Buddha. The study documents students of this technique meditating in their homes and workspaces. It demonstrates, quite literally, how people fit this daily practice into their lives.
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Katie Clare (39), nutritional therapist and public-relations manager — Islington, London.
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Jignesh Sutar (32), senior healthcare data analyst — Queensbury, London.
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Adam Bourne, science teacher, and Raksha Patel, artist — Battersea, London.
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Kevin Nash, accountant, film maker, and university lecturer — Notting Hill, London.
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Piers Messum (53), english teacher — Brighton.
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Ray Clarke — designer and upholsterer — Bow, London.
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Colin Barnett (61), landlord — Dalston, London.
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Robin Grey (34) social historian and folk singer — Walthamstow, London.