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In his book A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle quoted Krishnamurti talking about his secret, the essence of his life’s teaching: “I don’t mind what happens” (198).

This is essential practice for one to deal with suffering. Eventually, through an awakening helped by study and meditation, one can see the causes of suffering for what they are in the present reality. Once this happens, the need to cling to these causes of suffering dissipates.

Matthew 5:38-42.

You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on (your) right cheek, turn the other one to him as well. If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic, hand him your cloak as well. Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles. Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow.

It takes radical and complete faith to completely adopt the teaching Jesus is offering here. This faith comes from a person not minding what happens. For example, since I don’t cling to a belief of revenge or retaliation, I don’t mind offering both sides of my face to my attacker. Again, since I don’t cling to possessions, I don’t mind if they are taken from me.