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Experience
Experiencing the Power of Prayer
Angelina SáenzLos Angeles Living Buddhism: Thank you, Angelina, for sharing your story with us. How did you start your Buddhist practice? Angelina Sáenz: I had a rough upbringing stained by gang violence, financial strain and family discord. In 1988, when I was 16, my family found a rundown place to live in Hollywood after being homeless