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# Andrew Furst

 **3** quotes in **7** categories

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##  Quotes by Andrew Furst

> [“When we sit in meditation, we are closer than usual to the world as it is. By simply bringing body, breath, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andrew-furst/when-we-sit-in-meditation-we-are-closer-than-usual-to-the-world-as-it/)

[Andrew Furst](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrew-furst/)

[Buddhism](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhism/)

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> [“Look for the heart of a tradition in the actions of its humble servants and selfless teachers. Listen and let the teachings…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andrew-furst/look-for-the-heart-of-a-tradition-in-the-actions-of-its-humble/)

[Andrew Furst](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrew-furst/)

[Buddhism](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhism/)

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> [“Separating the God question from Buddhism does not make Buddhists atheists—within silence lies mystery. That doesn’t mean, however, we should infer from…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andrew-furst/separating-the-god-question-from-buddhism-does-not-make-buddhists/)

[Andrew Furst](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrew-furst/)

[Buddhism](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buddhism/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a7b/andrew-furst-79902_buddhism_separating-the-god-question-from-buddhis_2331370.jpg)

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