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The Art of Calligraphy
A long passage recounts a Vietnamese fairy tale and Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings on happiness, suffering, and practice. He tells the story of a man who suffers from losing his beloved woman, meets a fairy who revives her with three drops of blood, but eventually faces difficulties in the relationship. He emphasizes that true happiness lies within the soul, not dependent on external circumstances, and the need to transform greed, anger, and ignorance. He also speaks about taking care of the soul like tending a garden, avoiding planting seeds of suffering. He encourages practicing the Five Precepts, speaking and listening kindly, and maintaining a peaceful mind. He warns about the negative impact of media content and stresses the importance of deep listening to reduce suffering and loneliness.
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