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Dharma Quote by Nhat Hanh

“When we shout at the oak tree, the oak tree…” quote by Nhat Hanh — Download Open image

“When we shout at the oak tree, the oak tree is not offended. When we praise the oak tree, it doesn't raise its nose. We can learn the Dharma from the oak tree; therefore, the oak tree is part of our Dharmakaya. We can learn from everything that is around, that is in us.”

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