'Try to hate somebody consciously and you will find it impossible. Either consciousness disappears, then you can hate; or if you are conscious, hate disappears. They can't exist together. Light and darkness cannot exist together , because darkness is nothing but the absence of light.' Osho For centuries the teachings of the Buddha have been passed down from one generation to the next in a poetic form known in the East as sutras; the smallest possible number of words packed with the greatest possible meaning. Once the meaning is understood, just reading the words of the sutra can provoke a profound sense of peace and relaxation. This boxed set of cards and book can be used as a daily meditation tool. A different card is chosen from the deck each day, and carried or displayed where the user can refer to it often. The front of each card contains a photo of a Buddha statue, and the words of a sutra from the collection of Buddha teachings known as the Dhammapada. The back of the card carries Osho's insightful and contemporary commentary, unfolding the telegraphic message of the sutra in a language that can be understood today. The book further explains the origins of these essential teachings of the Buddha, and supports a deeper understanding that will help the reader gain the most benefit from using the cards.