

“When you say something really unkind, when you do something in retaliation your anger increases. You make the other person suffer, and he will try hard to say or to do something back to get relief from his suffering. That is how conflict escalates.”
― Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames
― Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames

“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.”
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“In true love, you attain freedom.”
― True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart
― True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart

“Understanding means throwing away your knowledge.”
― Being Peace
― Being Peace

“Attachment to views is the greatest impediment to the spiritual path.”
― Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha
― Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha
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