“Like the calm still surface water that reflects the moon and a flying bird, true living calmness is the condition of our mind that reflects all things clearly. This is our original and natural state. By understanding these principles, we can acquire true living calmness.”

—  Koichi Tohei

7: Living calmness
Ki Sayings (2003)

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