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“To practice Zen Buddhism is to train oneself to eliminate hatred, anger and selfishness and to develop loving-kindness towards all.” quote by Thich Thien-An
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“To practice Zen Buddhism is to train oneself to eliminate hatred, anger and selfishness and to develop loving-kindness towards all.”

Thich Thien-An

About This Quote

Source Book: Zen Buddhism: A Guide for Living, 1995

Practicing Zen involves removing negative emotions and cultivating universal loving‑kindness.

In simple terms: Zen practice removes hatred and builds kindness.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate compassion and let go of anger.

Themes

spirituality compassion mindfulness self‑improvement ethics

Mood

calm hopeful

Type

spiritual self‑help

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • conflict resolution
  • education programs

Key Concepts

loving‑kindness meditation emotional regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What daily practices foster loving‑kindness?
  • How do you handle setbacks in emotional growth?
A Different Perspective

Progress may be slow and require sustained effort.

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