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Using our wisdom as a direct antidote for anger
According to Shantideva’s explanation, we are practicing the patience of definitely thinking about Dharma, Buddha’s teachings, when we use our understanding of profound Dharma instructions, such as those on emptiness or dependent-relationship, in order to deepen our experience of patience.
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Gen-la Dekyong
Wisdom is the only direct method of eradicating our delusions and suffering. To do this we use our experience of pain and suffering every day to improve our understanding of emptiness.
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