09/11/2025
REMEMBERING 9/11
Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal law.
Dhammapada, verse 5
Responding to hatred with more hatred—through anger, revenge, or even passive aggression—only reinforces it. The energy we send out echoes back.
It is an intentional goodwill that wishes for the well-being and freedom of all beings, even those who hurt us. Only this kind of inner spaciousness can interrupt the cycle of hatred. Why? Because love is disarming. It breaks patterns. It transforms. When love meets hate, something new becomes possible. Instead of escalation, there’s stillness. Instead of retaliation, there’s release.
It’s not just a nice idea — it’s a law of life.