A praise of compassion by Lama Zopa Rinpoche:
"Live with compassion
Work with compassion
Die with compassion
Meditate with compassion
Enjoy with compassion
When problems come,
Experience them with compassion."
The definition of compassion is: wanting others to be free from suffering. So compassion is the definition of the highest scope of motivation. It is said that to generate genuine compassion, one needs to realise that oneself is suffering, that an end to suffering is possible, and that other beings similarly want to be free from suffering.
(Taken from http://tr.im/n2AU)
Sogyal Rinpoche, from Glimpse of the Day:
"The times when you are suffering can be those when you are open, and where you are extremely vulnerable can be where your greatest strength really lies.
Say to yourself: “I am not going to run away from this suffering. I want to use it in the best and richest way I can, so that I can become more compassionate and more helpful to others.” Suffering, after all, can teach us about compassion. If you suffer, you will know how it is when others suffer. And if you are in a position to help others, it is through your suffering that you will find the understanding and compassion to do so." (Taken from http://tr.im/n2AU)
The goodness of the Lord is sometimes hard to see. Yet, it is there whether we perceive it or not.
"The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made." -Psalm 145:9
Music video: "Great Compassion Mantra"
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