[simage=373,max,n,center,] World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion. Dalai Lama
Tag Archives: compassion
1st September
[simage=353,max,n,center,] The compassion we feel normally is biased and mixed with attachment. Genuine compassion flows towards all living beings, particularly your enemies. If I try to develop compassion towards my enemy, it may not benefit him directly, he may not even be aware of it. But it will immediately benefit me by calming my mind.Continue reading “1st September”
31st July
[simage=321,max,n,center,] To be able to see and take in the world from a place of compassion is to open ourselves to the true wonder of the universe. Deepak Chopra
3rd June
[simage=263,max,n,center,] Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. Dalai Lama
18th March
The essence of love and compassion is understanding, the ability to recognize the physical, material, and psychological suffering of others, to put ourselves “inside the skin” of the other. We “go inside” their body, feelings, and mental formations, and witness for ourselves their suffering. Shallow observation as an outsider is not enough to see theirContinue reading “18th March”
20th February
[shashin type=”photo” id=”563″ size=”large” columns=”max” order=”user” position=”center”] The value of compassion cannot be over-emphasized. Anyone can criticize. It takes a true believer to be compassionate. No greater ;burden can be borne by an individual than to know no one cares or understands. Arthur H. Stainback
12th February
[shashin type=”photo” id=”555″ size=”large” columns=”max” order=”user” position=”center”] Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace. Albert Schweitzer
24th January
The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another. Thomas Merton
23rd January
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. Dalai Lama
9th January
I feel that the moment you adopt a sense of caring for others, it brings you inner strength. Inner strength brings inner tranquility, greater self-confidence. Because of such attitudes, even when things going on around you seem hostile and negative, you can still sustain your peace of mind. Dalai Lama
Permanent Prayer 4 Peace 