There is nothing more dreadful than hatred.

Hatred separates people.
It is a poison that disintegrates friendships
and breaks up families.

It is a thorn that irritates and hurts.
It is a sword that kills.

There is nothing more worthy than selflessness.

Selflessness unites people.
It is a healing herb that unifies strangers
and brings families together.

It is a balm that eliminates pain.
It is our only hope.
May ignorance give way to understanding.
May hatred succumb to compassion.
May war surrender to peace.

May all beings become healing herbs
in the days of epidemics
to cure the ill.

May they become rice plants
in the days of famine
to save the hungry.

May they be filled with lovingkindness,
gentleness, and peace.