Here’s a concise bullet-point gist of the quotes you provided:
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Anger destroys virtue: The Buddha said that anger instantly erases all our virtue and is extremely dangerous.
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Patience is key: Practicing patience is more important than strictly observing precepts; it is the antidote to anger.
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Anger makes us lose our way: Even a brief anger can make us lose the purpose of our practice, such as studying in a zendo.
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Constant practice is essential: Anger cannot easily be stopped once it arises, so continuous, uninterrupted practice is necessary.
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Unified practice: Zazen, generosity, and precept observance are all aspects of one practice; there should be no gaps between them.
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True patience arises naturally: If Zen practice is correct, patience will naturally manifest.
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Do not abandon practice for negative feelings: Sudden anger, mistrust, or unpleasant events should not make us lose sight of our practice.
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Superficial concerns fuel anger: Focusing on the true spirit of Zen reduces the tendency to anger.
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Focus on your own practice: Concern yourself with your own actions, not the actions of others; practice should be aligned with “heaven and earth,” not human trivialities.
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Middle way / constant patience: Avoid being caught by trivial things; practice should be steady, patient, and inclusive of all aspects of life.
If you want, I can also create a much shorter, ultra-condensed version that captures the essence in just 3–4 lines for quick reference. Do you want me to do that?
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Here’s the ultra-condensed version:
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Anger destroys virtue and makes us lose the purpose of practice.
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Patience is the true antidote; it arises naturally in correct Zen practice.
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Practice should be continuous and unified—zazen, generosity, and precepts are one.
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Focus on your own practice, not trivial concerns or others’ actions.
If you want, I can also make an even snappier, one-line mantra version you could memorize. Do you want me to do that?
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