dhammapada two
"They would harm me. They would embarrass me. They would rob me. they would defeat me." Those who think in such a way will never be released from their hatred.
"They would harm me. They would embarrass me. They would rob me. they would defeat me." Those who do not think in such a way will be released from their hatred.
Your enemies will never make peace in the face of hatred - it is the absence of hatred that leads to peace. This is an eternal truth.
We are but guests visiting this world, though most do not know this. Those who see the real situation, no longer feel inclined to quarrel.
Comments
Makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the snippet, Daniel-San.
Posted by: saigonsam | June 21, 2002 1:06 PM
Crazy convergence Daniel!
I just posted yesterday about a guy who challenged me to a physical fight. You sum up perfectly how I feel. Although I'm ashamed that I'm not whole hog pacifist, I do have rather violent self-preservation tendencies.
Posted by: Eli | June 25, 2002 12:54 PM