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“The Buddha’s last words instructed us to be heedful—to see our actions as important and to keep that importance in mind at all times.”

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Thanissaro Bhikkhu
Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Thanissaro Bhikkhu, born John Myrdal in 1949, is an American author and a fully-ordained Buddhist monk. He is a renowned Buddhist teacher and translator, known for his in-depth research and translation of Pali Buddhist classics. Thanissaro Bhikkhu's works cover various aspects of Buddhist philosophy, practice, and meditation. more

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