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Difficult or easy, the Buddha said not to be heedless. Just that–don’t be heedless. Why? Because life is not certain.

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Steady practice is keeping mindful in every posture, whether sitting, walking, standing or lying down.
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Down Every Keep Lying Mindful Posture Practice Sitting Stand Steady Walk
Sati is life. Whenever we don’t have sati, when we are heedless, it’s as if we are dead.
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We should conquer ourselves, rather than conquer others. Whether coming or going, standing, sitting or lying down, our mind should be focused in this way.
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The serene and peaceful mind is the true epitome of human achievement.
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Better to begin practice without delay. I am like a good friend inviting you to go somewhere. Do not hesitate, just get going. You won’t regret it.
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We will come to understand that everything in the world is our teacher.
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Another man understands that nature of the river is to change constantly, regardless of his likes and dislikes, and therefore he does not suffer.
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Don’t think that only sitting with the eyes closed is practice. If you do think this way, then quickly change your thinking.
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Just go into the room, sit in the centre of the room, open the doors and windows, and see who comes to visit.
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Try to be mindful, and let things take their natural course. Then your mind will become still in any surroundings, like a clear forest pool.
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Isn’t it wonderful how the sky can take that dirty water and change it into pure, clean water? Your mind can do the same with your defilements if you let it.
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Do everything with a mind that lets go. Do not expect praise or reward.
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One man watches a river flow by. If he does not wish it to flow, to change ceaselessly in accord with its nature, he will suffer great pain.
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Know and watch your heart. It’s pure but emotions come to colour it.
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