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Wishing Love is cultivating the belief that we have the power to relieve the pain and suffering of another through the power of our own love and good intentions.
Anyone who endures a prolonged period of unhappiness and suffering laments their condition and desires a more peaceful mind. And since difficulties are part of the human condition, everyone wishes for a quieter and more peaceful mind from time to time.
People are often drawn to Buddhism because they observe the serenity and peace of mind displayed by its practitioners and desire that tranquility for themselves. People see through a practitioners example that peace of mind is possible, and through applying the Buddha’s teachings, they can obtain this state for themselves.
In the Four Noble Truths, the Buddha taught the nature of the mind, how we are responsible for creating our own suffering, and what we can do to overcome it.
Suffering and Salvation: Understanding the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism
The Buddha called this feature of the mind Samsara, and developing renunciation for Samsara is a key aspect…
