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To escape from the world means that one's mind is not concerned with the opinions of the world.

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Your body is like a dew-drop on the morning grass, your life is as brief as a flash of lightning. Momentary and vain, it is lost in a moment. (From 'F...more

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When you paint Spring, do not paint willows, plums, peaches, or apricots, but just paint Spring. To paint willows, plums, peaches, or apricots is to p...more

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Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken! Take heed, do no...more

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If you are unable to find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?

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Nothing can be gained by extensive study and wide reading. Give them up immediately.

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One must be deeply aware of the impermanence of the world.

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Every man possesses the Buddha-nature. Do not demean yourselves.

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A fool sees himself as another, but a wise man sees others as himself.