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For those of you who don't believe in or are unsure about rebirth, are you surprised that the Buddha was able to find enlightenment within 6 short years with no teacher or teachings to follow?

The Dhammapada, a small collection of verses attributed to the Buddha, is one of the most popular and well-known Buddhist texts. It's short, readable and full of great examples of the Buddha's wisdom.

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"Insight can’t be found in sutras, commentaries, verbal expression, or —isms. Liberation and awakened understanding can’t be found by devoting ourselves to the study of the Buddhist scriptures. …

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