“We cannot learn real patience and tolerance from a guru or a friend.

They can be practiced only when we come in contact with someone

who creates unpleasant experiences. According to Shantideva,

enemies are really good for us as we can learn a lot from them

and build our inner strength."

-Dalai Lama
Now, there are many, many peo
-Dple in the world,
but relatively few with whom we interact,
and even fewer who cause us problems.
So, when you come across such a chance
for practicing patience and tolerance,
you should treat it with gratitude. It is rare .
Now, there are many, many people in the world,
but relatively few with whom we interact,
and even fewer who cause us problems.
So, when you come across such a chance
for practicing patience and tolerance,
you should treat it with gratitude.
It is rare.
Just as having unexpectedly found a treasure
in your own house,
you should be happy and
grateful to your enemy for
providing that precious opportunity.

-His Holiness the Dalai Lama