Do not be idolatrous about or bound to any doctrine, theory, or ideology, even Buddhist ones. All systems … - Nhat Hanh

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I shall tread in the footsteps of my illustrious predecessor.

Nhat Hanh

Do not be idolatrous about or bound to any doctrine, theory, or ideology, even Buddhist ones. All systems of thought are guiding means; they are not absolute truth.

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