The path is always right beneath your feet. Issan Dorsey More Quotes by Issan Dorsey More Quotes From Issan Dorsey Many Buddhist teachers have described compassion as the ability to react freely and accurately in any situation. Being nice or feeling sorry for someone may be called for, but so may being fierce and unyielding. When sweetness is applied indiscriminately, it is seen as 'idiot compassion.' Issan Dorsey buddhist sorry teacher