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Don’t invite the future.

By Buddhism Now on 20 November 2018 • ( 6 )

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Don’t invite the future. Quote from ‘Words of my Perfect Teacher‘.
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  1. Unknown's avatar
    NondualitySimplified
    23 August 2021 • 10:50 am

    Ever-now.

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  2. Kelly Ann Osgood's avatar
    Kelly Ann Osgood
    31 March 2020 • 2:51 am

    If not now…When?

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      Buddhism Now
      31 March 2020 • 7:22 pm

      😀😀

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  3. Suranganie Dayaratne.'s avatar
    Suranganie Dayaratne.
    20 November 2018 • 2:15 pm

    Now, now and never ending now, as otherwise miss the journey.

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    • piglips59's avatar
      piglips59
      31 March 2020 • 2:53 am

      If not now,When?

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        Buddhism Now
        31 March 2020 • 7:21 pm

        😀

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