I read the following from the book “The Great Chronicles of Buddhas”.

Following the previous write up on Poem to awaken the world, I think peace in the world can be achieved if we learn Forbearance.

If we do not habour any resentment against a person who has abused you, who has tormented you, who has over-powered you, who has robbed you, who has deprived you of your property, through forbearance and equanimity, the flame of enmity is bound to dwindle to a vanishing point for lack of fresh fuel.

It is a strength of character that modern people need to re-learn from ancient sages.

It is instinctive to hit back but requires strength to hold back.

Let’s start with baby steps, beginning with people around us.