QUOTES
"We
often think of peace as the absence of war; that if the powerful countries would
reduce their arsenals, we could have peace. But if we look deeply into the weapons,
we see our own minds - our prejudices, fears, and ignorance. Even if we transported
all the bombs to the moon, the roots of war and the reasons for bombs would still
be here, in our hearts and minds, and sooner or later we would make new bombs.
Seek to become more aware of what causes anger and separation, and what overcomes
them. Root out the violence in your life, and learn to live compassionately and
mindfully."
"Seek peace. When you have peace within, real peace with others will be possible."
Every
breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity.
We need only to be awake, alive in the present moment.
"If
we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and
everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace."
"I
am committed to cultivating loving speech and deep listening in order to bring
joy and happiness to others and relieve others of their suffering."
Peace
is every step.
Our
capacity to make peace with another person and with the world depends very much
on our capacity to make peace with ourselves.
"Every
day we do things, we are things, that have to do with peace. If we are aware of
our lifestyle, our way of consuming, our way of looking at things, we will know
how to make peace right in the moment we are alive."
