Daily Lesson 23 September 2025

The world shakes when violence takes a life, as it did with the killing of Charlie Kirk. Some cry for revenge, others for justice, and the fire of division grows hotter.

Today’s lesson: Do not drink from the cup of vengeance.

The Tao does not answer fire with fire.

Zen reminds us: hate is a chain—break it and you are free.

The Buddha teaches that anger never ceases through anger, but only through compassion.

Practice:

When you hear voices calling for revenge, breathe once for yourself, once for the one harmed, once for the one who harmed.

In this way, you plant peace where the world sows hate.

Carry this: I choose not to add to the fire; I choose to be water.