Illusion rejoices with victory in completely deluding even the most intelligent people in such a way that they feel that that which is in truth unreal; the ego, the world, etc is the only reality.
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The fundamental delusion of humanity is to suppose that I am here and you are out there.
–Yasutani Roshi
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Some people like to focus attention on the breath when meditating. Some count their breaths, some focus on the air coming in and out of the nostrils, some pay attention to the chest rising and falling. Any of these methods may work for you. Personally, I find counting breaths dreadfully dull and it seems the mind can get preoccupied with counting. I occasionally focus on the rising and falling on the chest. For me, if I am going to center my attention on the breath, this is the best way for me. Try the different methods and see if one works for you.
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