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Quote by Allen Ginsberg
Ordinary mind is the area of illumination.
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The quote describes the ordinary mind as the space where experience becomes visible to awareness. “Illumination” is a metaphor for noticing and understanding: everyday consciousness is what brings thoughts, feelings, and surroundings into view.
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