The Passion and Dispassion of Compassion
Monday, April 4, 2005, 04:04 AM
These are the two aspects of compassion.
The passion of compassion is felt in the heart. It is the highly emotional feeling of resonance with the sufferings and joys of another.
The dispassion of compassion is the commitment to act in a compassionate way, whether or not the emotion is there.
The passion of compassion without the corresponding dispassion is a valuable emotion, but it is not yet compassion. The commitment to act persistently over time must be there, too.
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( 2.9 / 18 )Very nice Mandala
Monday, February 28, 2005, 06:24 AM
;)
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( 2.9 / 17 )May All Sentient Beings Find Happiness
Sunday, February 27, 2005, 05:12 PM
and may they grow maximally in Goodness, Wisdom, Compassion, Well-being, and Right Happiness.[ add comment ] | permalink |
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