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The extracted text from the image is: ----------- Chapter 4 Those who meditate with consistency will have good emotions, and can easily see and understand the truth that everyone has good and bad in them, accepting that people are imperfect yet have to rely upon, and interact with, each other. When people recognize these two natures of good and bad in others and themselves, they will cultivate respect, patience and discipline. When people have respect, patience and discipline they will refrain from taking advantage of, or doing bad things to, others and will elect to associate with true friends and participate in good activities. These people will learn more about how to develop themselves to reach a level where they may support others. IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING THE RIGHT VIEW When students understand that giving and supporting bears fruit: They will know that giving or sharing leads to self-confidence and satisfaction, and will believe in the positive and beneficial results of boon. By assuming a supporting role they will appreciate the benefits and concept of self-reliance. Helping others will create satisfaction and self-confidence in their ability to do good without waiting for direction, outside support or influence. Respect — This Habit will raise the Perception that everyone should strive to do Good Things If family and school teach those first four right views to their children, it will allow children to reach the first milestone in life, relying on themselves for their basic needs and necessities. They will understand the dangers and temptations along the ‘Road to Ruin’ and be armed with the tools to identify, avoid and repel them. When practising the first four right views they will easily develop the three basic virtues, which are respect, patience and discipline. Knowing the reality of this world and the next will help them to understand, avoid and overcome discrimination, disagreements and differences amongst Training the Trainers 74 ---------- The right side continues with: (Please provide if you'd like me to transcribe the right side page as well.)