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John Daido Loori Quotes: To be still means to empty yourself from the incessant flow of thoughts and create a state of consciousness that is open and receptive.
         

To be still means to empty yourself from the incessant flow of thoughts and create a state of consciousness that is open and receptive.


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Zen is a special transmission outside the scriptures,With no reliance on words and letters.A direct pointing to the human mind,And the realization of enlightenment.



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