Hearing the bell,
I am able to let go of all afflictions.
My heart is calm,
my sorrows ended.
I am no longer bound to anything.
I learn to listen to my suffering
and the suffering of the other person.
When understanding is born in me,
compassion is also born.
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Thich Nhat Hanh
from the book Present Moment Wonderful Moment: Mindfulness Verses for Daily Living
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