Buddhist Quote by Pema Chodron
“So war and peace start in the human heart. Whether that heart is open or whether that heart closes has global implications.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Places That Scare You, Pema Chodron, 2014
Human emotions drive conflict and peace; openness determines broader impact.
In simple terms: Heart openness shapes global outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate openness to foster peace.
Themes
peace
conflict
human nature
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political negotiations
- community building
Key Concepts
psychology
empathy
social impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep your heart open in conflict?
- What global effects arise from closed hearts?
A Different Perspective
Openness alone may not resolve systemic issues.
![“[There is a] kind of all-embracing universality evident in Mother Teresa’s prayer: “May God break my heart so completely that the whole world falls in.” Not just fellow nuns, Catholics, Calcuttans, Indians. The whole world. It gives me pause to realize that, were such a prayer said by me and…” quote by David James Duncan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/158/david-james-duncan-8032_prayer_there-is-a-kind-of-all-embracing-univers_787649.jpg)
