Forgiving the Enemy

In my own experience, the period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one's life...Through a difficult period, you can learn, you can develop inner strength, determination, and courage to face the problem. Who gives you this chance? Your enemy. -- the Dalai Lama


"If you can cultivate the right attitude, your enemies are your best spiritual teachers because their presence provides you with the opportunity to enhance and develop tolerance, patience and understanding. By developing greater tolerance and patience, it will be easier for you to develop your capacity for compassion, and through that, altruism. So even for the practice of your own spiritual path, the presence of an enemy is crucial."

-- the Dalai Lama