Compassion - Day #87 Compassion is a feeling deep within us — almost a quivering of the heart. It is also a way of acting — being affected by the suffering of others and moving on their behalf. Buddha and Jesus are the most well known exemplars of compassion, and it is the central ethical virtue in the two religions that developed from their teachings. The spiritual practice of compassion is often likened to opening the heart. First, allow yourself to feel the suffering in the world, including your own. Dont turn away from pain; move toward it with caring. Go into situations where people are hurting. Identify with your neighbors in their distress. Then expand the circle of your compassion to include other creatures, nature, and the inanimate world. Quotation for the Day If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” ~The Dalai Lama
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 13:02:23 +0000
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