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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.
Bhagavad Gita 16 chapter
«There are two kinds of creatures in this world. Some are called divine, while others are called demonic ... Fearlessness, purification of one’s existence, development of spiritual knowledge, charity, self-control, sacrifice (bloodless), study of the Vedas, temperance, simplicity, non-use of violence, truthfulness, independence from anger, self-denial, peace , unwillingness to seek imperfections in others, compassion for all living beings, independence from greed, kindness, modesty, steadfast determination, activity, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, freedom from envy and aspirations Knowledge to glory - all these spiritual qualities are inherent in righteous people endowed with divine nature.
Pride, arrogance, vanity, anger, rudeness and ignorance - these qualities are inherent in those who have a demonic nature.
They have neither purity, nor worthy behavior, nor truth. They claim that the world arose from carnal desire and that it has no other reason than lust. As a result of such conclusions, all the activities of demonic creatures are aimed at destroying the world. Absorbed in false prestige, constantly being in the troubles, demons engage in unclean activities, attracted and attracted by the transient. They believe that to satisfy feelings is the first necessity of civilization, its highest goal. Until the end of their lives, their anxieties are immeasurable: entangled in a network of hundreds of thousands of desires, earning money in unrighteous ways, constantly being worried and worried, entangled in networks of delusions, they acquire an all-consuming attachment to sensual pleasures and go to hell ...
The three gates open the way to hell: lust, anger and greed. Every rational person should abandon them, as they lead to oppression of the soul. A person who has escaped these three gates of the underworld, performs actions leading to self-fulfillment, gradually achieving a higher goal. He who rejects the data in the scriptures of instruction and acts on his own whim, he will not be able to achieve neither perfection, nor happiness, nor the highest goal. Therefore, a person should understand, based on the instructions of the Vedas, what his duty consists of and what is not.»
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
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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Photo prise Place de la République quelques jours après les attentats du 13 novembre.
"Free Hug" pour tous ceux ayant perdu des proches lors des attentats, ou simplement touchés dans leur chair par ces atrocités.
Bons sentiments, amour, compassion, soutien.
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
Snowpaws-Serenage Dress-Coal
DE.Boutique AW16-Sam Heels-Black
Sky Creations-Hairstyle 75
Beloved Jewelry-Topaz set
LW Poses-Compassion for animals w/Siamese cat props
Taken @ Luane's World, SLice of Heaven
"Until he extends his circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find Peace." (Albert Schweitzer)
Created for EXPLORE Worthy, The Monthly Quote - May (2023 Art)
Bees & Elephants are endangered species. Images courtesy of Pixabay.
Bokeh, my image (not published.)
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As I was walking Madrid the other night I passed nearby a shop of religious images. It was closed and without any light. Streetlights lightened this virgin graciously, as if she wanted to say something. And she did... She told me about compassion, told me we are never alone, that we are always loved.
The way she offers a hug of Light touched my heart.
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