Buddhist teachings tell us that desire and ill will can block the path to enlightenment. Ill will isn’t just hatred—it can show up as anger, resentment, or even fear. Fear, in this view, is a form of rejection, a push against what we don’t want to face. These reactions are built into us; they helped us survive. But today, we often act on them not out of need, but out of habit. Recognizing that difference is where real growth begins. with Ayya Anandabodhi Never Turn Away: Opening the Mind of Awak