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šŖ· Teaching The Dhammapada, Verse 5:āHatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal law.ā š Significance In times of uncertainty, many seek stronger protections for their families and communities. We all want to feelā¦
Verses / Teachings šæ Buddhism: āThe earth is our mother and we must take care of her with compassion and mindfulness. To harm the Earth is to harm ourselves.āā Thich Nhat Hanh, Love Letter to the Earth (2013) šæ Christianity:ā¦
Teaching āJust as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again.āā Gautama Buddha (attributed) Significance In Buddhism, the concept of transformation is deeply valued. Like a snake shedding its skin, people are invited toā¦
Teaching“Just as a solid rock is not shaken by the storm, even so the wise are not moved by praise or blame.”āDhammapada, Verse 81 SignificanceThis verse from the Dhammapada, one of the earliest and most beloved Buddhist texts, encourages usā¦
Teaching From the Dhammapada, Verse 133:āDo not speak harshly to anyone; those who are spoken to will answer you in the same way. Angry speech is painfulāblows for blows will touch you.ā Significance This teaching from the Dhammapada reminds usā¦
Verse “In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins ā not through strength, but by persistence.” ā Buddha Significance This teaching from the Buddha offers valuable insight into the process of exchanging ideas and engagingā¦
“The craving of a man who is eager for gains increases; he is greatly elated when he earns; but if he meets with loss, he is depressed. The (lustful) cravings of such a man steadily grow.” -Dhammapada, Verse 355 Significanceā¦
“Just as a mother would protect her only child with her life, even so let one cultivate a boundless love toward all beings. Let one radiate love toward the entire worldāabove, below, and all aroundāwithout obstruction, without hatred, without enmity.”ā¦
Teaching “One who, while himself seeking happiness, oppresses with violence other beings who also desire happiness, will not find happiness hereafter.” ā Dhammapada, Verse 131 (Buddhist Text) Significance This verse from the Dhammapada reminds us that true happiness and peaceā¦
TeachingāAs a mother would protect her only child with her life, even so let one cultivate a boundless love toward all beings.ā ā From the Metta Sutta (Discourse on Loving-Kindness), Sutta NipÄta 1.8 SignificanceThis teaching from the Metta Sutta isā¦