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“Practice giving things away, not just things you don't care about, but things you do like. Remember, it is not the size of a gift, it is its quality and the amount of mental attachment you overcome that count. So don't bankrupt yourself on a momentary positive impulse, only to regret it later. Give thought to giving. Give small things, carefully, and observe the mental processes going along with the act of releasing the little thing you liked.”

Quote by Robert Thurman

Book:The Tibetan Book of the Dead: Liberation Through Understanding in the Between

Work

The Tibetan Book of the Dead: Liberation Through Understanding in the Between

This book is a foundational text in Tibetan Buddhism, detailing the journey of the soul after death and the intermediate state between life and rebirth. It provides guidance for understanding the nature of consciousness and achieving liberation. more

Author

Robert Thurman is an American writer born on August 3, 1941. His works span various fields, including religion, philosophy, and literature. more

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