When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength. Thanks to the teachings of Buddha, I have been able to take this second way.

Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama

Able Been Buddha Challenge Either Falling Find Habits Hope Inner Inner Strength Life Losing Meet Our React Real Second Self-Destructive Strength Take Teachings Thanks Tragedy Two Using Way Ways

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