Minggu, 13 November 2005 8:50 AM|
These are a number of qualities which are important for mental peace,
but from the little experience I have, I believe that one of the most
important factors is human compassion and affection: a sense of
caring.
Let me explain what we mean by compassion. Usually, our concept of
compassion or love refers to the feeling of closeness we have with our
friends and loved ones.
Sometimes compassion also carries a sense of pity.
This is wrong-any love or compassion which entails looking down on
the other is not genuine compassion.
To be genuine, compassion must be based on respect for the other, and
on the realization that others have the right to be happy and overcome
suffering just as much as you.
On this basis, since you can see that others are suffering, you
develop a sense of concern for them.
(Dalai Lama's little book of wisdom)
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