To a pioneering spirit who was discouraged by frequent criticism, the Master said, “Listen to the words of the critic. He reveals what your friends hide from you.”
But he also said, “Do not be weighed down by what the critic says. No statue was ever erected to honour a critic. Statues are for the criticised.”
Anthony de Mello
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Anthony de Mello (1931-1987) was an Indian Jesuit priest and psychotherapist. A spiritual teacher, writer and public speaker, De Mello wrote several books on spirituality and hosted numerous spiritual retreats and conferences. He continues to be known for his storytelling, which drew from the various mystical traditions of both East and West.
Image: A postage stamp issued by Nauru (an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean) in 1997 features the Tian Tan Buddha (Giant Buddha) of Hong Kong. The large bronze statue of Buddha Sakyamuni, completed in 1993, is located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. The statue is sited near Po Lin Monastery and symbolises the harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and faith. It is a major centre of Buddhism in Hong Kong, and is also a tourist attraction. Courtesy https://www.buddhiststamp.com/