The missionary spirit is not just to spread some teaching of Buddha or to force something on people or to do something in the name of the missionary work. That is not fair. When someone wants something, a teacher should be prepared to give something. And, if they are lazy, he should strike them [laughs]. That is all right. If he’s sleeping: “Don't sleep. Get up!” [Laughs.]
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