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Andy Puddicombe: Why Should We Meditate?

Part 3 of the TED Radio Hour episode A Better You.

About Andy Puddicombe's TED Talk

After ten years as a Buddhist monk, Andy Puddicombe wanted to help other people understand the benefits of meditation. He says just ten minutes a day can give you peace of mind.

About Andy Puddicombe

Andy Puddicombe spent 10 years training as a Buddhist monk. He co-founded Headspace, an app designed to make meditation more accessible to people in their everyday lives. Puddicombe also writes on the benefits of mindful thinking for healthy living for the Huffington Post and the Guardian.

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