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The Gates of Paradise
A soldier named Nobushige came to Hakuin, and asked: “Is there really a paradise and a hell?”
“Who are you?” inquired Hakuin.
“I am a samurai,” the warrior replied.
“You, a soldier!” exclaimed Hakuin. “What kind of ruler would have you as his guard? Your face looks like that of a beggar.”
Nobushige became so angry that he began to draw his sword, but Hakuin continued: “So you have a sword! Your weapon is probably much too dull to cut off my head.”
As Nobushige drew his sword Hakuin remarked: “Here open the gates of hell!”
At these words the samurai, perceiving the master’s discipline, sheathed his sword and bowed.
“Here open the gates of paradise,” said Hakuin.
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When you understand the roots of anger in yourself and in the other, your mind will enjoy true peace, joy and lightness.
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Hope | Ajahn Brham | 8 April 2016
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Matthieu Ricard:
The habits of happiness
What is happiness, and how can we all get some? Biochemist turned
Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard says we can train our minds in habits of
well-being, to generate a true sense of serenity and fulfillment.
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Why Is It So Hard To Be Kind? by Ajahn Brahm