The important question as far as the Buddha was concerned is “What should I do — and what will be the results?” That’s a question that can be answered — and answered in ways that really do make a difference in your life and can get you out of the confines of the world entirely.

"The important question [as far as the Buddha was concerned] is not “Who am I?” but “What should I do — and what will be the results?” That’s a question that can be answered — and answered in ways that really do make a difference in your life and can get you out of the confines of the world entirely."

~ Thanissaro Bhikkhu "No One in Charge" (Meditations9)

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