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The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation

This book delves into the essential principles of Buddhism, offering insights on how to alleviate suffering and achieve a state of inner peace and freedom. more

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Thich Nhat Hanh

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“As they both looked up into the sky bursting with stars, Augie thought about how time was as infinite as the space above. The future shortly became the past, and one could never predict how things would turn out. What was important was the current moment—this moment, right now, with Rose’s hand in his, the feel of her kiss still fresh on his lips. He wanted to be present, unhindered by anxiety or fear, just conscious in this single, beautiful stretch of a memory. It was one he’d cherish forever.”

“Love will smash your heart. To love is to put yourself in vulnerability. With vulnerability comes the possibility that you will have your heart smashed. This is a 100 percent possibility. Nothing will change that percentage. As a Christian, you are not exempt from pain. God is always faithful. That is also 100 percent. God always redeems our pain. And pain has a Holy Spirit magic way of making you beautiful.”

“Emotions and feelings are like this sand. Circumstances are like the beach. You, my dear, are like your sunglasses. If you are in a dire circumstance, emotions and feelings, the less pleasurable ones, perhaps, the more painful ones will cling to you. On the other hand, if the circumstances you are in are the best, perhaps, the one with a lover or family, a pleasant set of emotions and feelings cling to your personality. Just like the sand clinging to your glasses is natural on a beach, emotions and feelings clinging to your personality are natural products of diverse circumstances.”