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“Mature Spirituality is not based on seeking perfection, on achieveing some imaginary sense of purity. It is based on the capacity to let go and to love. To open the heart to all that is. Without ideals heart can turn the sufferings and imperfections we encounter into the path of compassion. In this nondealistic practise the divine can shine through even in acts of ignoarnce and fear, inviting us to wonder at the mystery of all that is. We can protect one another, yet in this there is no judgement, no blame. For we seek not to perfect the world perfect our love for what is on this earth.”

Book:Bringing Home the Dharma: Awakening Right Where You Are

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Bringing Home the Dharma: Awakening Right Where You Are

This book explores the principles of mindfulness and spiritual enlightenment as taught in Buddhism, emphasizing the practice of finding peace and clarity in the present moment. more

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Jack Kornfield

Jack Kornfield is an American author and meditation teacher, born in 1945. His works mainly focus on Buddhist meditation and spiritual growth, which have won him a wide audience. more

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