The Practice of Compassion

April 9, 2013

The practice of compassion begins at home. We have our parents, our children, and our brothers and sisters, who perhaps irritate us the most, and we begin our practice of loving-kindness and compassion with them. Then gradually we extend our compassion out into our greater community, our country, neighbouring countries, the world, and finally to all sentient beings equally without exception.

Extending compassion in this way makes it evident that it is not very easy to instantly have compassion for "all sentient beings." Theoretically it may be comfortable to have compassion for "all sentient beings," but through our practice we realize that "all sentient beings" is a collection of individuals. When we actually try to generate compassion for each and every individual, it becomes much more challenging. But if we cannot work with one individual, then how can we work with all sentient beings? Therefore it is important for us to reflect more practically, to work with compassion for individuals and then extend that compassion further.

~ Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Trainings in Compassion

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    Kenneth Martinez

    April 9, 2013

    Jendhamuni, beautiful post and i love my family, and friends on G+ U= love thanks ,and God bless u love …Ken…

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    Michael Howell

    April 9, 2013

    I let the other prove themselves,so to speak…never judge a book by its cover once you read the book than make a decision….  +Jendhamuni Sos LOVE OTHERS AS GOD WOULD LOVE YOU…HOW ARE YOU THIS FINE MORNING..DEAR FRIEND..

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    Sunny Heer

    April 9, 2013

    i say something too you if you dont mind ok]
    i see your latoff post you every post i see you sad why enjoy the life 
    god just give one time and pls be happy everytime your friend sunny

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    Osvaldo de Aguiar

    April 9, 2013

    A compaixão é frequentemente caracterizada através de ações, na qual uma pessoa agindo com espírito de compaixão busca ajudar aqueles pelos quais se compadece.

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    Audrey Beasley

    April 9, 2013

    compassion is love (for humanity) in ação  it is jesus (love thy neighbor as thyself) did not say agree ágape  our divine spark

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    Ruthie STARK-REDMAN

    April 9, 2013

    Thank you very much, you have given me 'food' for my soul; in addition to reinforcing a message that was given to me by someone I hold dear to my heart.  Godspeed

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    Mithu Rit

    April 9, 2013

    Wants to see your kids photos more. Ilike you, your thought, & your kids.

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