By: Pamela Leavey On: February 6, 2012 at 11:27 am
Compassion is vital in our day to day existence…
The human capacity to care for others isn’t something trivial or something to be taken for granted. Rather, it is something we should cherish. Compassion is a marvel of human nature, a precious inner resource, and the foundation of our well-being and the harmony of our societies. If we seek happiness for ourselves, we should practice compassion: and if we seek happiness for others, we should also practice compassion. ~~ His Holiness The Dalai Lama
When we ourselves our struggling we must remember that we are still capable of having compassion for others. It is in that compassion that we lift ourselves up and we lift up those to whom we give our compassion.
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By: Pamela Leavey On: January 31, 2012 at 10:37 am
Via His Holiness The Dalai Lama on Facebook…
“Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness. When one desires to alleviate the suffering of others and to promote their well-being, then generosity – in action, word, and thought – is this desire put into practice. It is important to recognize the “generosity” here refers not just to giving in a material sense, but to generosity of the heart.”
We so often equate generosity with a monetary or material worth, but in truth a single smile, a good thought towards someone, a visit, time spent with a loved one who is ailing, all of these things are generosity in action.
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By: Pamela Leavey On: September 21, 2011 at 8:35 am
“Let us cultivate love and compassion, both of which give life true meaning. This is the religion I preach. It is simple. Its temple is the heart. Its teaching is love and compassion. Its moral values are loving and respecting others, whoever they may be. Whether one is a lay person or a monastic, we have no other option if we wish to survive in this world.” ~~ The Dalai Lama
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By: Pamela Leavey On: August 8, 2011 at 9:54 am
“It is clear that feelings of love, affection, closeness and compassion bring happiness. I believe that every one of us has the means to be happy, to access the warm and compassionate states of mind that bring happiness. In fact, it is one of my fundamental beliefs that not only do we inherently possess the potential for compassion, but I believe that the basic or underlying nature of human beings is gentleness.” ~~ The Dalai Lama
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By: Pamela Leavey On: August 3, 2011 at 7:02 am
“Compassion is not religious business, it is human business, it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability, it is essential for human survival.” ~~ Dalai Lama
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By: Pamela Leavey On: May 24, 2011 at 7:32 am
“Today, I will offer love, compassion and understanding to all. I will call up upon my Higher Power to see each of my loved ones and all persons through the eyes of Love. I will not judge, I will not speak of hatred, I will not retaliate. Today, I am a messenger sent by the Higher Power to heal the world.” ~~ Pamela J. Leavey
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