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“Why do you so earnestly seek the truth in distant places? Look for delusion and truth in the bottom of your own heart.” quote by Ryokan — Download Open image

““Why do you so earnestly seek the truth in distant places? Look for delusion and truth in the bottom of your own heart.””

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