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Be mindful of your intentions and actions from "summary" of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki
When we practice Zen, our intention should be clear and simple. The most important point is to be mindful of our intentions and actions at all times. We should not be obsessed with success or failure, but rather focus on the purity of our intention. This is the way of the beginner's mind. It is essential to understand that our actions are the reflection of our intentions. If our intentions are pure, our actions will naturally follow suit. It is easy to get caught up in the complexity of life and lose sight of our true intentions. However, if we can maintain a beginner's mind, we can see things clearly and act with pure intentions. When we...
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