What about self-compassion? In our modern stressful world filled with anxieties and fears, insecurity is often the fuel. Self-compassion becomes very important. If we cannot take care of ourself, how can we take care of others? But if we stop there and do not extend our compassion to others, all others, we live a rather selfish and lonely existence. So, we must practice both. Self-compassion and compassion towards others both inform and strengthen each other. When we practice compassion towards others, we are included in “others.” The bottom line is to love unconditionally with no strings attached.
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Compassion is like medicine
Compassion is like medicine. When you are not sick, you don’t need medicine. But when you are sick, you need it. The same with compassion. Of course, you need it all the time, but when […]
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Happy Chotrul Duchen
Happy Chotrul Duchen, the day Shakyamuni Buddha miraculously demonstrated his teachings to preserve them for us. This is one of the four most important days in the Buddhist calendar. Please be extra careful today not […]
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Different dispositions
The Buddha taught many different teachings often from different angles. We all have different dispositions and periods in our lives when we are more or less receptive. Please take all these teachings as complementary. Try […]