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> [The heart is that which lies at the centre of things, and is also formless. It is simple awareness devoid of movement to and fro, of past and future, within and without, merit and harm. Wherever the centre of a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ajahn-thate/the-heart-is-that-which-lies-at-the-centre-of-things-and-is-also/)

Ajahn Thate

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## More by Ajahn Thate

> [The heart is that which lies at the centre of things, and is also formless. It is simple awareness devoid of movement to and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ajahn-thate/the-heart-is-that-which-lies-at-the-centre-of-things-and-is-also/)

Ajahn Thate

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