The secret of Buddhism is to remove all ideas, all concepts, in order for the truth to have a chance to penetrate, to reveal itself.

Thich Nhat Hanh
The secret of Buddhism is to remove all ideas, all...
The secret of Buddhism is to remove all ideas, all...
The secret of Buddhism is to remove all ideas, all...
The secret of Buddhism is to remove all ideas, all...
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The Buddhist teachings are often taught with the idea that the more you know, the more truth you can find. However, human beings can only handle so much knowledge. When we try to store all of that into our minds, we become overwhelmed and confused. So, in order to get to the truth, Buddha recommended looking at things without any preconceptions, without any ideas or concepts. He said, "The secret of Buddhism is to remove all ideas, all concepts in order for the truth to have a chance to penetrate, to reveal itself."

Source: Buddha Mind, Buddha Body: Walking Toward Enlightenment

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