Generally speaking, all the major religions of the world emphasize the importance of the practice of love, compassion, and tolerance. This is particularly the case in all the traditions of Buddhism, including the Theravada, Mahayana, and Tantrayana (the esoteric tradition of Buddhism). They all state that compassion and love are the foundation of all the spiritual paths.

14th Dalai Lama

from the book Perfecting Patience: Buddhist Techniques to Overcome Anger

translated by Thupten Jinpa


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