The first of the Four Ways [Peaceful Practices] is that the bodhisattva who wishes to offer teachings must dwell in the place of action and the place of closeness. “Dwelling in the place of action” means practicing patience and seeking harmony with others in everything that you do. If you are patient and tolerant of others, then you can create peace and joy for yourself, and thanks to that, those around you will also feel peaceful and joyful. Patience is not weakness, but a stance of moderation and restraint. You do not try to force people to adopt your views. “Dwelling in the place of closeness” means that practitioners do not choose to approach those who have worldly power, who practice wrong livelihood, or who have wrong intentions. This does not mean that you reject such people, but you do not seek them out to try to convert them.