Buddhism for you -- Love 24

Without respect, no relationship will last very long nor can two people bring out the best in each other.
I personally hope men will be extremely courteous and caring toward women, respecting them and doing their utmost to support them.

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The Buddha transmits the heart's sunlight universally to all beings.

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The Earth gives people life; nations throw it away. If nations are the product of men squabbling for territory and influence, then the Earth is the realm of mothers.
This realm of mothers, who love life, is far greater and grander than the nation-states created by men.

Buddhism for you -- Love 23

Truly praiseworthy are those who have a sense of gratitude and appreciation toward their parents.
The Buddhist sutras teach that the practice of Buddhism is the ultimate expression of devotion to one's parents, and the Buddha excels in such dedication and concern.

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The oppression of children stands in opposition to peace.
It is the responsibility of adults to love children's uninhibited life force and encourage their limitless development into the future.

Buddhism for you -- Love 22

If you use love as an escape, the euphoria is unlikely to last long.
However much we may try, we can never run away from ourselves.
We will never fing happiness if we don't change ourselves from within.

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Even married people were once strangers.
Without patience and the effort to understand one another, things are not likely to get well.
Patience is necessary for a couple to live together, earn a living, protect their home and educate their children while dedicating themselves for the sake of others.

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The important thing is to overcome the sorrow that accompanies any type of separation, such as death or divorce.
The vital thing is to continue advancing.
Do not look back.

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For the sake of these living being/I summon up a mind of great compassion.--The Lotus Sutra

Buddhism for you -- Love 21

If you have wisdom alone and lack compassion, it will be a cold, perverse wisdom.
If you have compassion alone and lack wisdom, you cannot give happiness to others.
You are even likely to lead them in the wrong direction, and you won't be able to achieve your own happiness.

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If you are neglecting things you should be doing, forgetting your purpose in life because of the relationship you're in, then you're on the wrong path.

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I ask parents to pour love upon their children like the sun nurturing sunflowers.
This is because people can live powerfully for the rest of their lives with the energy of love that they received in their childhood.

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More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are the treasures of the body, and the treasures of the heart are the most valuable of all.
From the time you read this letter on, strive to accumulate the treasures of the heart!--Nichiren

Buddhism for you -- Love 20

I am convinced that the only way to regenerate love in our world is for people to come to understand the meaning of their own lives, of the life the universe and of the relation between the two kinds of life.
This is true because it is possible to show understanding of the lives of other beings only when one has an understanding of one's own life.

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Compassion consists of two parts: imparting joy to others and relieving others' suffering.
These actions come naturally to the Buddha; they don't require forced effort.
Speaking, lending a hand to others, expounding the Law--these are all acts and deeds of compassion.
Someone who attains this state of life is hailed as a Buddha and enjoys the respect and trust of everyone.--Josei Toda