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“In the early Buddhist view, then, a persons identity resides not in an enduring self but in his actions (karma)- that is in the choices that shape these actions. Because the dispositions formed by previous choices can be modified in turn by present behaviour, this identity as choice-maker is fluid, its experience alterable. While it is affected by the past, it can also break free of the past.”

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Joanna Macy
Joanna Macy

Joanna Macy is a renowned author, activist, and environmentalist. Born on May 2, 1929, she is known for her contributions to environmental protection and ecofeminism. more

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