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Autumn Quote by Dogen

“Life and death are nothing but the mind. Years, months,…” quote by Dogen — Download Open image

“Life and death are nothing but the mind. Years, months, days, and hours are nothing but the mind. Dreams, illusions, and mirages are nothing but the mind. The bubbles of water and the flames of fire are nothing but the mind. The flowers of the spring and the moon of the autumn are nothing but the mind. Confusions and dangers are nothing but the mind.”

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