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“The problem is grasping the clock. So what do I do? Let it go, lay it aside - put it down gently without any kind of aversion. Then I can pick it up again, see what time it is and lay it aside when necessary.”

Quote by Ajahn Sumedho

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Ajahn Sumedho, originally named John Dabney, is a British-born Buddhist monk born on July 27, 1934. He traveled to Thailand in the 1960s and underwent rigorous Buddhist training. Ajahn Sumedho is known for his deep research and practice in Buddhist meditation, and he has promoted Buddhist meditation in the Western world, establishing meditation centers in several countries. more

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