Terence McKenna (Terence Kemp McKenna) Quotes

One thing that these Buddhists have certainly gotten right is that attention to attention is the key to taking control of your mental life.

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• One thing that these Buddhists have certainly gotten right is that attention to attention is the key to taking control of your mental life.

  

  Terence McKenna
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  • Keys
  • Buddhist