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Compassion Connecting East & West
And North and South, of course, and everything in-between ― even past, present, and future. Essential A Compassionate attitude is to be received gracefully after sometimes earning it with huge effort and even danger to yourself. Sacrifices are unnecessary, but the person who is reluctant to make them can hardly attain a Compassionate stance. At Read the full article…
Compassion is for Life and Choice
In today’s world, issues like ‘pro-life versus pro-choice’ often turn into polarizing battles. Each side sees the other as a threat to their most deeply held values: one claims the other wants to ‘kill babies,’ while the other accuses its opponents of discriminating against women at the core of their humanity. Yet, underneath these labels, Read the full article…
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In our interconnected world, small-circle empathy – a form of empathy confined to a limited group – often creates challenges. When it leads to aggression against those who show Compassion to a shared ‘enemy,’ the result can be divisive and painful. How can one respond to such aggression without abandoning the principles of boundless compassion? Read the full article…