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Heart-Mind
- The Chinese concept of "heart-mind" or intuitive mind offers a different way of knowing the universe.
- It involves merging with the subject, achieving wisdom beyond dualistic thinking or analysis.
Ram Dass and the Lepers
- Ram Dass describes an experience in Benares, India, where he struggled to distribute coins to lepers based on their perceived needs.
- Overwhelmed, he surrendered his judgment and connected with them on a human level.
Raghu Marcus and the Leper
- Raghu Marcus shares a similar experience on a train leaving Benares, where he encountered a leper and felt compelled to help him eat.
- Overcoming his initial fear, he peeled and fed the leper bananas, experiencing a moment of connection.