Thank You teachers

From the Buddhist perspective you ought to view harmful and irritating things as teachers.

Thank you to my right wing teachers.

You made me realize, as I became angry with you, that I do not want to be angry as you are.

I need to return to the way of peace and meditation.

Thank you

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