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If the other person is far away from you, you still can do this practice. — location: 339 ^ref-6498

our ignorance we believe that there is a permanent entity in us, and our pain and suffering manifest on the basis of that ignorance. If we touch deeply the non-self nature in us, we can get out of that suffering. — location: 437 ^ref-21175

We must always ask ourselves the question, “Is my perception accurate?” — location: 453 ^ref-17183

If you are the victim of your false perceptions, you will suffer a lot. — location: 457 ^ref-48367

“I am here” means that my body and mind come together in mindful breathing, in walking meditation. Our motto is: body and mind together. When you achieve that, your presence is genuine and you are truly alive. This genuine presence is the most beautiful gift you can offer the Sangha, and your brothers and sisters are doing their best to offer you their genuine presence as well. So take advantage of their real presence and respond to them in kind. Offer them your presence and do not lose yourself anymore in the past, in the future, in worries or despair. Come back to yourself. Breathe properly, walk properly, touch the earth as a miracle, touch life as a miracle. Realize the unity of body and mind. In this way, you will offer something very precious: your genuine presence in the here and now. — location: 636 ^ref-19996

You do not listen in order to judge, criticize, or evaluate. You listen for one reason alone: to offer the other person a chance to express him- or herself. — location: 843 ^ref-16249

Happiness can be attained by letting go, including letting go of your ideas about happiness. — location: 970 ^ref-65036

Joy and happiness are born of concentration. — location: 1017 ^ref-29827

Since that day, I have known how to close a door behind me. It must always be done with mindfulness—not — location: 1040 ^ref-8963

Don’t wait to start living. Live now! — location: 1418 ^ref-13601

The teaching of the Buddha tells you clearly and plainly to make this the most magnificent and wonderful moment of your life. This present moment must become the most wonderful moment in your life. — location: 1449 ^ref-51244