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Be present, from moment to moment, right in the middle of the real stream of time. That gives you spiritual security. That is why in Buddhism we don't try to escape from impermanence we face time itself in our daily living.
Dainin Katagiri
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Dainin Katagiri
Age: 62 †
Born: 1928
Born: January 19
Died: 1990
Died: March 1
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