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The Impure Mirror of the Mind
The foundation of virtually all monastic traditions is removing distractions that prevent us from focusing on what matters most. Chetanya called the state of affairs Chetoh Darpana Marginam, or clearance of the impure mirror of the mind. In the ashram, we lived with just what we needed and nothing more. I experienced firsthand the enlightenment of letting go.