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Fear of making others suffer

Master Kosen – Published on October 20 – suffering

Question

Since childhood I have been afraid of making others suffer. I truly do not want to. But sometimes I feel this paralyzes me and keeps me from being myself.

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Answer from Master Kosen

We should not always avoid suffering; sometimes it can be a passage toward greater happiness. If you accept it for yourself, you will be able to accept it for others.

Kosen


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