"So if we love someone, we should train……" — Nhat Hanh
"So if we love someone, we should train in being able to listen. By listening with calm and understanding, we can ease the suffering of another person. [True Love. A Practice for Awakening the Heart.]"
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We try many ways to be awake, but our society still keeps us forgetful. Meditation is to help us remember.
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Working for peace in the future is to work for peace in the present moment.
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With understanding, those we love will certainly flower.
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