Quotes by Compassion In contrast, compassion manifests in us as the offering of kindness rather than withdrawal. Because compassion is a state of mind that is itself open, abundant and inclusive, it allows us to meet pain more directly. With direct seeing, we know that we are not alone in our suffering and that no one need feel alone when in pain. Seeing our oneness is the beginning of compassion, and it allows us to reach beyond aversion and separation. Sharon Salzberg paincompassionkindness To cultivate compassion, try to remember that others are doing the best they can, just like you, and that when someone does something abusive, they are getting something that they feel is positive from the experience. Sharon Gannon compassiondoetrying Compassion isn't morose; it's something replenishing and opening; that's why it makes us happy. Sharon Salzberg moroseopeningcompassion As we practice meditation we are bringing forth ease, presence, compassion, wisdom & trust. Sharon Salzberg compassionmeditationpractice Resilience is based on compassion for ourselves as well as compassion for others Sharon Salzberg resiliencewellscompassion Everyone loses touch with their aspiration, and we need the heart to return to what we really care about. All of this is based on developing greater lovingkindness and compassion. Sharon Salzberg compassionheartneeds I've always said that lovingkindness and compassion are inevitably woven throughout meditation practice even if the words are never used or implied, no matter what technique or method we are using. Sharon Salzberg meditation-practicetechniquecompassion I've spent quite a bit of my life as a meditation teacher and writer commending the strengths of love and compassion. Sharon Salzberg compassionmeditationteacher One of the primary conditions for suffering is denial. Shutting our mind to pain, whether in ourselves or others, only ensures that it will continue. We must have the strength to face it without turning away. By opening to the pain we see around us with wisdom and compassion, we start to experience the intimate connection of our relationship with all beings. Sharon Salzberg paincompassionmind Compassion allows us to bear witness to suffering, whether it is in ourselves or others, without fear; it allows us to name injustice without hesitation, to act strongly, with all the skill at our disposal. Sharon Salzberg skillscompassionnames In a situation of potential conflict, let compassion guide you. Sharon Salzberg conflictguidescompassion We can have skills training in mindfulness so that we are using our attention to perceive something in the present moment. This perception is not so latent by fears or projections into the future, or old habits, and then I can actually stir loving-kindness or compassion in skills training too, which can be sort of provocative, I found. Sharon Salzberg skills-trainingcompassionkindness Each of us has a genuine capacity for love, forgiveness, wisdom and compassion. Meditation awakens these qualities so that we can discover for ourselves the unique happiness that is our birthright. Sharon Salzberg uniquecompassionmeditation Compassion grows in us when we know how the energy of love is available all around us. Sharon Salzberg energycompassionlove-is By practicing meditation we establish love, compassion, sympathetic joy & equanimity as our home. Sharon Salzberg compassionmeditationhome An ordinary favor we do for someone or any compassionate reaching out may seem to be going nowhere at first, but may be planting a seed we can't see right now. Sometimes we need to just do the best we can and then trust in an unfolding we can't design or ordain. Sharon Salzberg designcompassionmotivational Every day seems to reveal a new piece of research about meditation, or new clinical applications of mindfulness or compassion practice, or new corporations or foundations or non-profits bringing mindfulness to work. Sharon Salzberg compassionmeditationpractice Medicaid protects impoverished children, the frail elderly and people in crisis, .. Its limited resources will be further stretched serving hurricane victims. Proponents of Medicaid cuts either undervalue Medicaid assistance or underestimate American compassion. Sherrod Brown cuttingcompassionchildren If compassion was the motivating factor behind all of our decisions, would our world not be a completely different place? Sheryl Crow compassionhelping-otherskindness What is most important is to go deep into ourselves and discover the loving kindness and compassion of the buddha within - the awakened nature we all possess. Shinjo Ito importantcompassionkindness«101102103104105106107108109110111»
