Lion's Roar

Dear Bodhisattvas

dear Friends,

We have a choice.

Epidemics, like earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods, are part of the cycle of life on planet earth. How will we respond?

With greed, hatred, fear and ignorance? This only brings more suffering.

Or with generosity, clarity, steadiness, and love?

This is the time for love. The time for bodhisattvas.

In Buddhist teachings, the bodhisattva is someone who vows to alleviate suffering and bring blessings in every

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