Attention, attention, the key to practice, so many teachers have said. It's true. When we come to know, even a little, this truly miraculous and open nature of our being, we begin to appreciate the jewels and riches in these very simple instructions that come down to us through our teachers. (Ken McLeod)

Attention, attention, the key to practice, so many teachers have said. It's true. When we come to know, even a little, this truly miraculous and open nature of our being, we begin to appreciate the jewels and riches in these very simple instructions that come down to us through our teachers.

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