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There were sections in which Cicero seemed to focus more on what other religions were not, as opposed to what Buddhism was, and some of the learnings became a little lost as a result, but Ive found myself more and more trying to apply the ideas to my life, that focus on the present, putting aside ideas of future and past, and I’ve felt a definitely shift as a result.
That alone gives a book worth.

There’s something inherently accessible to Cicero’s translations of Buddhism and Buddhist practices, a relatability to his examples and ease of understanding to his impression. Heading never really read anything on Buddhism before the ideas put forward have a definite appeal in the way that Cicero describes them.

“You have so much power, but all you want to do is entertain yourself and listen to your mental chatter.”