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“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.”
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“The secret of Buddhism is to remove all ideas, all concepts, in order for the truth to have a chance to penetrate, to reveal itself.”
― Buddha Mind, Buddha Body: Walking Toward Enlightenment
― Buddha Mind, Buddha Body: Walking Toward Enlightenment
“Life is available only in the present moment.”
― Taming the Tiger Within: Meditations on Transforming Difficult Emotions
― Taming the Tiger Within: Meditations on Transforming Difficult Emotions
“The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don't wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy.”
― The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
― The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.”
― Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training
― Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training
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