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Aiden Mejia
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The ordinary mind
According to Zen master Basho, the ordinary mind has no fabrications, no biased value judgments.
That is to say, the experiences you have and the person you already are, suffice. You may occasionally need repairs, but that adds to your character and makes you who you are.
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