Veil of Matter
Offer Me not the sacrifice of blood, for I take not delight in the hurt of any creature; and you, My children, if you love Me, are friend to every living thing, and the soul of every maid is your sister. Thus starts the Teaching "The Veil of Matter", starting by reminding us that we are intrinsically linked with every other being in this world, and should remember this as we interact with both other humans, animals, and any and all living beings great and small. All of life is imbued with sacred aspect. Therefore, for evil words offer not evil words again and for evil acts return not evil acts, but where ill is given let your return be good; and for injustice return not justice merely, but generosity. For truly is it written that no creature shall gain good for herself by any evil act; and whatever you shall cast upon the wheel of life, that shall return to you sevenfold. I see within these passages a gentle request to try and imbue more good in the world than harsh, and ad...
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