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Heart sutra

The Heart Sutra is a very popular Buddhist scripture. It's a prayer that tries to explain why everything in life is always changing. The prayer says that all things, including people, don't really have an identity because they're always changing due to the different influences around them. These influences can be good or bad, and it's important to be aware of them in life. The Heart Sutra also encourages us to let go of our attachment to things and try to find happiness within ourselves. We can be happy without needing things to stay the same.
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