Ayya Khema Quotes

The more we abandon ill-will and hatred, the easier it will be to meditate.

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• The more we abandon ill-will and hatred, the easier it will be to meditate.

  

  Ayya Khema
  • Abandon
  • Meditate
  • Ill-Will