Truth Quote by Thích Nhất Hạnh

“Because they have learned not to get caught in notions or representations, they do not speak as though they alone hold the truth, and they do not think that those in other traditions are going the wrong way.” quote by Thích Nhất Hạnh — Download Open image

““Because they have learned not to get caught in notions or representations, they do not speak as though they alone hold the truth, and they do not think that those in other traditions are going the wrong way.””

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