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My Bo-Min's Compassion heals the world around him. Bodhisattva
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But why does compassion have to be universal? Because this is different from moral judgment. It doesn’t prevent you from saying that those are walking psychopaths, that they have no heart. But compassion is to remedy suffering wherever it is, whatever form it takes and whoever causes it. So what is the object of compassion here? It is the hatred and the person under its power. If someone beats you with a stick, you don’t get angry with the stick — you get angry with the person. These people we are talking about are like sticks in the hands of ignorance and hatred. We can judge the acts of a person at a particular time, but compassion is wishing that the present aspect of suffering and the causes of suffering may be remedied. Anyway, I enjoy every moment of life, but of course there are moments of extreme sadness — especially when you see so much suffering. But this should kindle your compassion, and if it kindles your compassion, you go to a stronger, healthier, more meaningful way of being. That’s what I call happiness. It’s not as if all the time you jump for joy. Happiness is more like your baseline. It’s where you come to after the ups and downs, the joy and sorrows. We perceive even more intensely — bad taste, seeing someone suffer — but we keep this sense of the depth. That’s what meditation brings. NYT, Matthieu Ricard 8/19/23
“None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.” Islamic Hadith
Explored Feb. 28, 2009 #498
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I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
-- Lao Tzu
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I'm in the middle of watching Bourdain's Parts Unknown in the DRC, and it reminded me of my trip to Tibet. The DRC is one of two trips (with the KKH in Pakistan being the other) that I'm not sure I'll ever be able to do. When I was younger, I watched TV shows about the bush pilots and more recently followed a couple's journey traversing the country. I can only hope the situation in the world improves and I can do both; if not, I am so happy, heartbroken, and stirred to be able to travel with Bourdain tonight.
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This image taken during a walk through Salem, Virginia’s East Hill cemetery during a rainy afternoon. The statue graces the top of a family crypt.
Sadly just before my trip up to Newcastle, another young life had been lost, off the Tyne Bridge (just out of shot). The body still hadn't been found. Absolutely tragic for all concerned.
Day 75/365 :: MUSIC
For me music is a vehicle to bring our pain to the surface, getting it back to that humble and tender spot where, with luck, it can lose its anger and become compassion again.
Paula Cole
Adventures in Seeing#11 - Compassion
She saw the small child in wide-eyed wonder on the brink of life. She also saw the young adult full of anticipation of the unknown life experience yet to come. But most of all, she saw the woman before her who contained all three. All of them are worthy of consideration and kindness for all that had been and for all that is yet to come.
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The peony symbolizes many things, but right now, the world needs more compassion. Shot black and white in camera, and am impressed with the result.
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile,
a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment,
or the smallest act of caring,
all of which have the potential to turn a life around."
-- Leo Buscaglia --
The trees teach us to gather strength from our deepest roots and extending the shade and compassion to all.
that which we acquire by contemplation we should spend in love.
- adapted from meister eckhart -
i bought this beautiful small cloth at the jewel heart store in ann arbor, michigan, a few years ago... to place on the small study table which would hold the dharma texts i was studying in the meditation room and at home...
meister eckhart in the internet encyclopedia of philosophy
jewel heart tibetan buddhist center
scanned, altered and assembled image, september 10, 2006
With a heart like the sky, I meet each being.
But when harm approaches, I become the mountain.
No anger, no fear—only firmness rooted in love.
This too is compassion. This too is the path.