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A Buddha is someone who finds freedom in good fortune and bad.

~Bodhidharma

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The mind is the root from which all things grow if you can understand the mind, everything else is included.

~Bodhidharma

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Regardless of what we do, our karma has no hold on us.

~Bodhidharma

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If you use your mind to study reality, you won't understand either your mind or reality. If you study reality without using your mind, you'll understand both.

~Bodhidharma

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To enter by reason means to realize the essence through instruction and to believe that all living things share the same true nature, which isn't apparent because it's shrouded by sensation and delusion.

~Bodhidharma

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As mortals, we're ruled by conditions, not by ourselves.

~Bodhidharma

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The mind is always present. You just don't see it.

~Bodhidharma

Topics: Always Just Mind Present See You

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If we should be blessed by some great reward, such as fame or fortune, it's the fruit of a seed planted by us in the past.

~Bodhidharma

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The Dharma is the truth that all natures are pure.

~Bodhidharma

Topics: Natures Pure Truth Dharma

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To go from mortal to Buddha, you have to put an end to karma, nurture your awareness, and accept what life brings.

~Bodhidharma

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Nationality: Indian

Type: Leader

Born: Unknown

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