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“Mind is eclipsed by many different obscurations; if they are removed, mind’s fundamental nature, like the sun shining brightly in a clear, open sky, can manifest all the qualities of wisdom, compassion, and a Buddha’s abilities.”

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Book:Luminous Mind: The Way of the Buddha
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Book:The Bodhisattva Ideal : Wisdom and Compassion in Buddhism
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Book:İnsan Hakları, Demokratik Okul ve Anadilinde Öğretim İçin Çokkültürlü Eğitim
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