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Wisdom and compassion should become the dominating influences that guide our thoughts , our words, and our actions.
Matthieu Ricard
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Matthieu Ricard
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: February 15
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In the freshness of the present moment, past is gone, future is not yet born, and—if one remains in pure mindfulness and freedom—disturbing thoughts arise and go without leaving a trace. That is basic meditation.
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We try to fix the outside so much, but our control of the outer world is limited, temporary, and often, illusory.
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