Guest guest Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Whenever I meet even a 'foreigner',I have always the same feeling :'I am meeting another member of the human family.'This attitude has deepened my affection and respect for all beings.May this natural wish be my small contribution to world peace.I pray for a more friendly, more caring, and more understanding,human family on this planet.To all who dislike suffering, who cherish lasting happiness- this is my heartfelt appeal.THE DALAI LAMA(Love, Kindness and Universal Responsibility - pg 27)What does it matter if (my enemy) is given something or not?Whether they obtain itOr whether it remains in the benefactor's house,In either case, I shall get nothing.So why, by becoming angry, do I throw away my merits,The faith (others have in me) and my good qualities?Tell me, why am I not angry (with myself)For not having the causes for gain?Let alone not having any remorseAbout the wrongs that you committed, (O mind)Why do you wish to compete with othersWho have committed meritorious deeds?Even if your enemy is made unhappy,What is there for you to be joyful about?Your merely wishing (for them to be hurt)Did not cause them to be injured.And even if the enemy does suffer as you had wished,What is there for you to be joyful about?If you say, "For I shall be satisfied,"How could there be anything more wretched than that?SHANTIDEVA(A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life - pg 67) For inspiring divine messages, texts, movies, videos, etc.,Visit : Sai Messages : http://saimessages.blogspot.com/ Sai Divine Inspirations : http://saidivineinspirations.blogspot.com/ Love Is My Form : http://loveismyform.blogspot.com/ (for non-Sai members) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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