“The empty mind - the pure mind - is not a blank, zero-land, where you're not feeling or caring about anything. It's an effulgence of the mind. It's a brightness that is truly sensitive and accepting. It's an ability to accept life as it is. When we accept life as it is, we can respond appropriately to the way we're experiencing it, rather than just reacting out of fear and aversion.”
Quote by Ajahn Sumedho
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Ajahn Sumedho
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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