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What does it mean?
True religion is internal; the brain and heart are the temple, and kindness is the philosophy.
In plain terms
Religion is about your mind and heart, not buildings, and kindness is the core teaching.
What can you take from it?
Internalize religion through mind, heart, and kindness.

Where it applies

  • spiritual practice
  • minimalism

Putting it to work

  • practice internal kindness
  • simplify beliefs

Questions to consider

  • What is your simple religion?
  • How do you practice kindness?

Another view

Communal rituals have social value.

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