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Quotes by Chandrakirti

First we conceive the "I" and grasp onto it.
Then we conceive the "mine" and clink to the material world.
Like water trapped on the water wheel, we spin in circles, powerless.
I praise the compassion that embraces all beings.

Chandrakirti
Source: Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill, Page: 80
Contributed by: Ryan Gendron. More quotes added by Ryan from this | all sources
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