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When the heart truly understands, it lets go of everything.

Ajahn Chah

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Ajahn Chah
Age: 73 †
Born: 1918
Born: June 17
Died: 1992
Died: January 16
Bhikkhu
Ajahn Chah Subhaddo
Lets
Understands
Truly
Everything
Heart

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