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“Breathing in and out, I am aware of the fact that I am of the nature to die; I cannot escape dying. I am of the nature to grow old; I cannot escape old age. I am of the nature to get sick. Because I have a body, I cannot avoid sickness. Everything I cherish, …
Strengthened by the love of bodhisattvas, I am able to see myself in all the beings who suffer. I am one with those who were born disabled or who have become disabled because of war, accident or illness. I am one with those who are caught in a situation of war or oppression. I am …
Think not lightly of good, saying, “It will not come to me.” Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise, gathering it little by little, fill themselves with good. ~Buddha~
A TIBETAN STORY illustrates the lack of connection between intellectual knowledge and ingrained habit, and the difficulty we have putting the fruits of our meditation into practice: A monk once asked one of his brother monks, “What are you up to these days?” and the friend replied, “I’ve been doing a lot of meditation on …
Top 10 Scientific Benefits of Compassion (Infographic) by Emma Seppälä, Ph.D.
If I have harmed any one in any way, either knowingly or unknowingly through my own confusions, I ask their forgiveness. If any one has harmed me in any way, either knowingly or unknowingly through their own confusions, I forgive them. And if there is a situation I am not yet ready to forgive, I …
In true giving:— We will know loving-kindness when we wish others to be happy. We will know compassion when we wish them to be free from suffering. We will know sympathetic joy when we wish their happiness to increase. We will know equanimity when we let go of what we desire. May all beings be …
The Buddha’s Teaching on Loving-kindness (from http://www.bodhicitta.net/Metta%20Sutra.htm) This is what should be done By one who is skilled in goodness, And who knows the path of peace: Let them be able and upright, Straightforward and gentle in speech. Humble and not conceited, Contented and easily satisfied. Unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways. Peaceful …
CONSIDER THIS: Imagine we’re in a room and a friend comes in with a delicious cake and gives it to only one person, who then sits there eating it without sharing it with the rest of us. We’re going to be upset, aren’t we? We’re going to be completely jealous and angry. That’s how our …
