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While most streams of Buddhism take a contemplative stance on passion, pleasure, and pain, Sufism encourages us to be open to our passions - to dive into the sea, to become at one with the beauty and power of the waves.

Charlotte Kasl

While most streams of Buddhism take a contemplative stance on passion, pleasure, and pain, Sufism encourages us to be open to our passions - to dive into the sea, to become at one with the beauty and power of the waves.

Tags: buddhism, on passion, sufism

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About Charlotte Kasl

Charlotte Sophia Kasl, (née Davis, AKA Charlotte Davis Kasl) (1938–2021) was a U.S. psychologist and author.