If you are a Buddhist, inspire yourself by thinking of the bodhisattva. If you are a Christian, think of the Christ, who came not to be served by others but to serve them in joy, in peace, and in generosity. For these things, these are not mere words, but acts, which go all the way, right up to their last breath. Even their death is a gift, and resurrection is born from this kind of death. (157) JeanYves Leloup
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To live with the bodhisattvas is to walk with the greatest of all the Buddhas. When you are in their presence, they will guide your life and see your dreams come to fruition. The Buddha taught us to have faith in the power of our own mind. Think of the great teachings of Buddhism.

They are real. They really work. They became real for me when I read them, and they continue to work for me every day of my life.

Source: Compassion And Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic Between Buddhism And Christianity

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