The Practice of Peace
Guidance for Reciting
Still water runs deep.
Astate of peace does not grow out of a false sense of safety，but out of understanding how to interact with the forces we are subjected to. Rather than reacting automatically，we must learn how to best respond.
Many may not be aware of the enormous power their choices and actions have upon their lives and the lives of others. It has been said that even a small amount of real love has the power to dissolve mountains of hate. The wonder is why we are so stingy with our good will，why we hold onto thoughts of hatred and revenge.
Rather than pretending to be loving and peaceful，we must learn how to actively work with all that opposes peace. We must learn how to work with our fear and anger when it arises. Even in the midst of anger we can be peaceful，if we learn how to handle it properly. In this way we pursue and practice peace.
心静如水
诵读导言
静水流深。
平静的心境并不来自于一种虚妄的安全感，而是来自于对如何应对我们周遭事物的理解。不要去机械地应对，我们必须学会以最好的方式去应对。
很多人可能并没有意识到，他们的选择和行动对他们自己以及他人的生活带来巨大的影响。人们曾说哪怕是一点点真爱都会有着化解一座冰山的力量。既然如此，那么我们为什么还要如此吝啬我们的善意，为什么还要紧紧抓住仇恨和复仇的思想不放手呢。
不要强装爱与平静；相反，我们必须学会积极应付各种对平静的干扰。我们必须学会当恐惧与愤怒滋长时如何去理智地应付。如果我们学会了如何适当地应付，即使在愤怒的时候，我们也可以平静下来。这样，我们就能够真正地做到心静如水。