The second of the Four Brahma Viharas is Compassion or Karuna. The word compassion comes from the Latin com meaning “with” and passio meaning “suffering.” In essence, compassion is extending loving-kindness toward suffering. Compassion comes after loving-kindness, for we need to practice metta in order to extend our love specifically toward suffering. Compassion is a quality [...]
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Inviting Compassion into our Lives
The “Golden Rule” says we should treat others how we wish to be treated. The Buddha phrased it several different ways, such as “One who, while himself seeking happiness, oppresses with violence other beings who also desire happiness, will not attain happiness hereafter.” (Dhammapada 10. Violence) The Lord’s Prayer reminds us to “forgive us our [...]
Twelve N’ Twelve – p. 87
“Above all, we should try to be absolutely sure that we are not delaying because we are afraid. For the readiness to take the full consequences of our past acts, and to take responsibility for the well-being of others at the same time, is the very spirit of Step Nine.”
Compassion
“Open up to your family. ALLOW them to show their compassion. ALLOW them to show they do not judge. When you open up, you will gain a deep conviction of their love for you.”
12/15/11 – Happiness by Thich Nhat Hanh
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” ““When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That’s the message he is sending.” [...]
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