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“The peace we seek cannot be our personal possession. We need to find an inner peace, which makes it possible for us to become one with those who suffer and to do something to help our brothers and sisters, which is to say, ourselves.”

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The Sun My Heart

In this poetic and introspective novel, the sun serves as a central metaphor for love and its accompanying heartache. The story delves into the intricate dynamics of human connections, using the celestial body as a symbol of both warmth and destruction. The narrative is rich with symbolism and emotion, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of love and the passage of time. more

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Thich Nhat Hanh

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