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The quiet change in the pine trees is a lesson for us all.

"Those who remain silent are criticised, those who speak at length are criticised, and those who speak sparingly are criticised. There is no one in the world who is not subject to criticism. There has never been, nor is there now, nor will there ever be anyone who receives nothing but criticism or nothing but praise." Buddha (Dhammapada 227･228)

-Kūkai (b. 27 July 774 – d. 22 April 835), also known posthumously as Kōbō-Daishi (The Grand Master Who Propagated the Buddhist Teaching), was a Japanese Buddhist monk, civil servant, scholar, poet, and artist who founded the Esoteric Shingon or "True Word" school of Buddhism.

"People commit evil deeds because they act wrongly out of greed, anger, doubt, and fear. Therefore, a wise disciple never acts wrongly out of greed, anger, doubt, or fear. By controlling these four factors, one does not commit evil deeds." Buddha (Sighula Sutta 5)

"Always be mindful, break away from the view that clings to the ego, and see the world as Emptiness. It has no physical form and is constantly changing." Buddha (Sutta Nipata 1119)

[*Note: In Buddhist philosophy, dharma/dhamma refers to the teachings of the Buddha and to the true nature of reality. Also it’s to describe specific ‘phenomena’ and the ultimate truth.]

"The seeker should find peace within. Do not seek tranquillity in the outside world. For those who have found inner peace, there is nothing to be taken away. How could there be anything to be discarded?" Buddha (Sutta Nipata 919)

"After you've got rid of heavy burdens, it's best not to take on new ones. Carrying burdens is the greatest suffering. Throwing them away is a joy." Buddha (Udhānavarga 30)