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Delusions are states of mind which, when they arise within our mental continuum, leave us disturbed, confused and unhappy. Therefore, those states of mind which delude or afflict us are called 'delusions.'

Dalai Lama

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Dalai Lama
Within
Delusion
States
Confused
Mind
Arise
Afflict
Unhappy
Delude
Mental
Delusions
Therefore
Continuum
Leave
Disturbed
Called
Karma

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