Before practicing meditation, we see that mountains are mountains. Whe…

Nhat Hanh
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Before practicing meditation, we see that mountains are mountains. When we start to practice, we see that mountains are no longer mountains. After practicing a while, we see that mountains are again mountains. Now the mountains are very free. Our mind is still with the mountains, but it is no longer bound to anything. ✨ Thich Nhat Hanh (2010). The Diamond That Cuts Through Illusion, p.67, Parallax Press
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