There is no distinction between one word that brings peace and hollow words. In fact, what matters is that although every single word brings peace, we cannot enjoy the peace because we cannot recognise it. The point is not what one word that brings peace is but how we can discern and enjoy the peace that every word brings.
According to the Buddha’s teaching, we should hear every word as it is without being deluded by the illusion of it. In other words, you should hear all words not as words but just as the function of the universe that is one with you. Then, you come to realise that all words, from others, or from ourselves, are your own words, which are referred to as words that bring peace.
Student: “What is a word that brings peace?”
Master: “You have already said it.”
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