The Near Enemies Of Compassion
There’s a difference between compassion and pity. Pity is often referred to as the near enemy of compassion, as it...
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The Buddhist master Shantideva lived from approximately 685 to 763 CE. A scholar, realized meditation master, teacher and poet, Shantideva’s...
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The Buddhist Concept Of Near Enemies
The Buddhist concept of near enemies describes look-alike virtues; close to the real thing, but not quite the same. Understanding...
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Meaning and Benefits of the Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra
The om mani padme hum mantra encompasses multiple layers of meaning. Literally translated as ‘jewel in the lotus,’ this compassion...
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What is Aspiration Bodhicitta?
How positive intention turns every situation into practice Aspiration bodhicitta is the practice of using every situation to cultivate positive...
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The Two Kinds of Bodhicitta: Relative and Absolute
Bodhicitta, the awakened heart, inspires us to follow the Buddhist path to the very end, to help free not just...
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The Bodhisattva Vows Explained
Introduction to the Bodhisattva Vows of Buddhism In Mahayana Buddhism, we take the bodhisattva vow when we become inspired by...
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Bodhicitta: The Ultimate Expression Of Compassion
The Relation Between Compassion and Bodhicitta Compassion and bodhicitta are related, but there is a difference between the two. Understanding...
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Tonglen Mind Training For An Open Heart
Tonglen is a Tibetan term that means ‘giving and taking.’ This beautiful meditation is a mind training exercise not only...
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Self-Compassion and How to Practice It
What is Self-Compassion? Compassion is an open-hearted response to suffering. It is the instinctual desire to want to end the...
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The Health Benefits of Compassion
Why Compassion Matters More Than Ever (Having Empathy) The science of compassion says the desire to relieve the suffering of...
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The Relationship Between Wisdom and Compassion
The Interrelationship between Wisdom and Compassion in Buddhism It could be said that the essence of Mahayana Buddhism is the...
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What is true, unconditional, genuine compassion? Sometimes, when we witness a person or animal in a difficult situation, we feel...
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Is There a Role for Meditation in the Fight for Social Justice?
Meditation Can Make You Less Personally Biased Meditation is a deeply personal practice, and yet it has an important role...
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What is This Thing We Call Self?
We Are Not What We Think (And the Idea of Selflessness) We know from our experience that everything is always...
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