The Four Reliances. First, rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words; Second, … - Gautama Buddha

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Gautama Buddha

The Four Reliances. First, rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words; Second, rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher; Third, rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation; And fourth, rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind, not on judgmental perceptions.

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