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Transformation: Compassion and loving kindness can transform an enemy into a friend, while right view and wisdom can transform suffering into happiness.

— Thích Nhật Từ Buddhist Socteriological Ethics: A Study of the Buddha’s Central Teachings (1999)

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Purpose of Life: The purpose of life is to live the life joyously, mindfully, peacefully and wisely.

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Walk the Path: No truth can set you free unless you walk the enlightened path diligently, pragmatically and wisely.

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A single candle can lit a thousand candles without losing anything. [...] Let us be like those shining candles [...] benefitting all sentient beings.

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Peace: Real peace always comes from within. Without the practice of insight meditation and universal brotherhood, the inner peace cannot last long and our existence would be threatened.

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Achievement: Believe in yourself, plan wisely to set attainable goals, move forward courageously, solve the problems effectively and achievement will be yours.

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