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“When your mind is liberated your heart floods with compassion: compassion for yourself, for having undergone countless sufferings because because you were not yet able to relieve yourself of false views, hatred, ignorance, and anger; and compassion for others because they do not yet see and are still imprisoned by false views, hatred, and ignorance and continue to create suffering for themselves and others.”

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Book:The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
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The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

This book provides an accessible introduction to mindfulness meditation, exploring its origins, benefits, and various practices. It aims to help readers develop a deeper understanding of mindfulness and integrate it into their daily lives. more

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