Chanting is no more holy than listening to the murmur of a stream, cou…

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Chanting is no more holy than listening to the murmur of a stream, counting prayer beads no more sacred than simply breathing. . . . If you wish to attain oneness with the Tao, don't get caught up in spiritual superficialities. ✨ Laozi, Brian Browne Walker (1992). Hua Hu Ching: Teachings of Lao Tzu
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