Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses.\nEpisode 324: What Near Death Research Reveals About the Purpose of Life from Good Life Zen (Happiness & Gratitude).\nThe original post is located here:\xa0http://goodlifezen.com/what-near-death-research-reveals-about-the-purpose-of-life\nPlease Rate & Review the Show!\nVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com\nand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices