“Within the body there are billions of different particles. Similarly, there are many different thoughts and a variety of states of mind.”

The Dalai Lama's Book of Wisdom (2000).
Context: Within the body there are billions of different particles. Similarly, there are many different thoughts and a variety of states of mind. It is wise to take a close look into the world of your mind and to make the distinction between beneficial and harmful states of mind. Once you can recognize the value of good states of mind, you can increase or foster them.

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