Compassion is the reason we are alive. It is the purpose of our life. Survival depends on it. This is a mantra I want you all to write down, copy many times, and display wherever you spend time, so you can read, reflect, and meditate on it throughout the day: THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OURSELVES AND OTHERS. NONE OF WISHES EVEN THE SLIGHTEST OF SUFFERING, NOR IS CONTENT WITH THE HAPPINESS WE HAVE. REALIZING THIS, MAY WE ENHANCE THE BLISS AND JOY OF OTHERS.
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Now we must make effort
Inner peace is essential for wellbeing. Without it we often feel anxious, fearful, and suspicious. So how do we cultivate inner peace? There is no magic. You’ve received all the advice/teachings. Now we must make […]
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True compassion
“True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude towards others does not change even if they behave negatively. Through universal altruism, you develop […]
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The Buddhist understanding of compassion
The word compassion is often misunderstood. In English it has Christian overtones that include pity, turning the other cheek, and weakness. It is often seen as powerless. But the Buddhist understanding of compassion is much […]