Gautama Buddha Quotes

In the same way that rain breaks into a house with a bad roof, desire breaks into the mind that has not been practising meditation.

Gautama Buddha

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• In the same way that rain breaks into a house with a bad roof, desire breaks into the mind that has not been practising meditation.

  

  Gautama Buddha
  • Desire
  • Rain
  • Meditation