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Quote by Matsuo Basho

“With every gust of wind, the butterfly changes its place on the willow.”

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Matsuo Basho was a renowned Japanese poet from the Edo period, hailed as the god of haiku. His poetry is characterized by its simplicity, conciseness, and profound meaning, exerting a profound influence on later generations. more

“If you receive empowerment, it's about bodhicitta. If you receive teachings, it's about bodhicitta. If you practice teachings, it's about bodhicitta. Everything comes down to bodhicitta. The essence of practice is about bodhicitta. When you sit down to do your practice, what you practice is bodhicitta.”

Ifs Practice Teaching Empowerment Essence Bodhicitta

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Done Desire Rage Relax Preference

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Trouble Police Court Wedding Invitations Invoke

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Humans Greater Divine Charity Acts Of Charity

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“Radio is just a fashion contrivance that will soon die out. It is obvious that there never will be invented a proper receiver!”

Dies Fashion Radio Obvious Receiver

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Christian Song Born Church Christian Church

Book:Worship in the Early Church

Source: Worship in the Early Church

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