“Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.”
― The Dhammapada: The Sayings of the Buddha
― The Dhammapada: The Sayings of the Buddha
“Those who attempt to conquer hatred by hatred are like warriors who take weapons to overcome others who bear arms. This does not end hatred, but gives it room to grow. But, ancient wisdom has advocated a different timeless strategy to overcome hatred. This eternal wisdom is to meet hatred with non-hatred. The method of trying to conquer hatred through hatred never succeeds in overcoming hatred. But, the method of overcoming hatred through non-hatred is eternally effective. That is why that method is described as eternal wisdom. ”
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“I wish I loved the human Race, I wish I loved its silly face, and when I'm introduced to one, I wish I thought "what jolly fun"!”
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“As hatred is defined as intense dislike, what is wrong with inciting intense dislike of a religion, if the activities or teachings of that religion are so outrageous, irrational or abusive of human rights that they deserve to be intensely disliked?”
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“In the end
these things matter most:
How well did you love?
How fully did you live?
How deeply did you let go?”
― Buddha's Little Instruction Book
these things matter most:
How well did you love?
How fully did you live?
How deeply did you let go?”
― Buddha's Little Instruction Book
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