The acclaimed author and teacher explains the principles that are integral to the process of forgiving, according to Buddhist philosophy.
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According to the dictionary, to forgive is to stop feeling angry or resentful toward yourself or others for some perceived offense, flaw, or mistake. Keeping that definition in mind, forgiveness becomes a form of compassion.
Letting ourselves be forgiven is one of the most difficult healings we will undertake. And one of the most fruitful.
I think that if God forgives us we must forgive ourselves. Otherwise, it is almost like setting up ourselves as a higher tribunal than Him.
These four avenues can lead you toward self-forgiveness.