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Shunryu Suzuki Quotes: In the Lotus Sutra, Buddha says to light up one corner - not the whole world. Just make it clear where you are.
         

In the Lotus Sutra, Buddha says to light up one corner - not the whole world. Just make it clear where you are.


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The most important point is to accept yourself and stand on your two feet.



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Wherever you go you will find your teacher, as long as you have the eyes to see and the ears to hear.



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It must be obvious...that there is a contradiction in wanting to be perfectly secure in a universe whose very nature is momentariness and fluidity.



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