““We are like the poor son and the Buddha is like the rich father. We may feel no connection, or we may feel that we are not deserving of great joy. We may be just like the son who runs in fear of the man who is his father. We may run from the promise of enlightenment, thinking we are not worthy or that it isn’t possible for us to be happy. Yet, through your daily practice of Buddhism you can slowly elevate your life condition and see potentials for unimaginable benefits.””
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