All beings want to be happy, yet so very few know how. It is out of ignorance that any of us cause suffering, for ourselves or for others. (Sharon Salzberg)

All beings want to be happy, yet so very few know how. It is out of ignorance that any of us cause suffering, for ourselves or for others.

Sharon Salzberg

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