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Delusion Quote by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

“We should realize that our deadliest enemies are anger and other delusions. Since these delusions are deeply ingrained mental habits, working to overcome them is not always easy.” quote by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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“We should realize that our deadliest enemies are anger and other delusions. Since these delusions are deeply ingrained mental habits, working to overcome them is not always easy.”

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

About This Quote

Source Book: "The Joy of Living", 1995

Anger and delusional thoughts are our greatest enemies; overcoming them is hard due to deep mental habits.

In simple terms: Anger and delusion are dangerous; hard to overcome.

Key Takeaway

Practice mindfulness to tame harmful habits.

Themes

anger delusion mental habits spirituality

Mood

calm reflective

Type

spiritual self-help

When to use this quote

  • stress management
  • personal development
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Buddhist psychology habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your anger?
  • How can you recognize delusional thoughts?
A Different Perspective

Changing deep habits requires sustained effort.

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