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We can rejoice that our world does have many bodhisattvas who can be found on every path of return, sowing seeds of faith, resolve, and confidence. Kwan Yin, for example, always finds ways to be with those who are suffering. She fears nothing, and uses whatever means are appropriate to the circumstance. She takes on whatever form is needed— monk, politician, merchant, scholar, woman, child, god, or demon. Can we listen deeply like Kwan Yin? Using every form and means possible in the spirit of Kw
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― Fragrant Palm Leaves: Journals, 1962-1966
― Fragrant Palm Leaves: Journals, 1962-1966
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L'oceano della sofferenza è immenso, ma se ti guardi attorno puoi scorgere la terra. Il seme della sofferenza dentro di te può anche essere robusto, ma non aspettare di non soffrire più prima di permetterti di essere felice. Quando un albero del giardino è malato occorre curarlo, ma non per questo si trascureranno gli alberi sani. Persino mentre hai un dolore nel cuore puoi godere delle tante meraviglie della vita: un tramonto splendido, il sorriso di un bambino, i fiori e gli alberi, così numer
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