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“I suggest that if you were able to focus your attention at will, you could actually choose the universe you appear to inhabit.”

Book:The Attention Revolution, Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind

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The Attention Revolution, Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind

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B. Alan Wallace

B. Alan Wallace is a renowned author born in 1950. His works cover a wide range of fields, including Buddhist philosophy, mind science, and modern psychology. Professor Wallace has a strong academic background in Buddhist studies and mind science, and his writings have been widely translated into multiple languages. more

“Our Soto way puts an emphasis on shikan taza, or "just sitting." Actually we do not have any particular name for our practice; when we practice zazen we just practice it, and whether we find joy in our practice or not, we just do it. Even though we are sleepy, and we are tired of practicing zazen, of repeating the same thing day after day; even so, we continue our practice. Whether or not someone encourages our practice, we just do it.”

Shikantaza

Book:Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice

Source: Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice

“Walau menang, tetap saja yang baik menjadi korban ketimbang yang jahat. Terutama pada kasus perkosaan, yang lebih dicerca, dilecehkan, diasingkan masyarakat adalah si korban.”

Baik Menang Cerca Jahat Tetap Perkosaan Walau Asing Korban Leceh Perkosa

Book:Berlabuh di Lindoeya

Source: Berlabuh di Lindoeya

“He sido una tonta. Estaba tan empeñada en buscar a lo lejos que había olvidado que la felicidad puede estar muy cerca.”

Felicidad Cerca

Book:El mejor lugar del mundo es aquí mismo

Source: El mejor lugar del mundo es aquí mismo