To no one’s surprise, the current economic downturn may have devastating effects on the mental health of the increasingly poor. According to the World Health Organization, “The economic crisis is expected to produce secondary mental health effects that may increase … read more
Friends and Enemies I must emphasize again that merely thinking that compassion and reason and patience are good will not be enough to develop them. We must wait for difficulties to arise and then attempt to practice them. And who … read more
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * We should begin by removing the greatest hindrances to compassion: anger and hatred. As we all know, these are extremely powerful emotions and they can overwhelm … read more
Developing compassion Some of my friends have told me that, while love and compassion are marvelous and good, they are not really very relevant. Our world, they say, is not a place where such beliefs have much influence or power. … read more
Compassion is the essence of spiritual life. In order for you to become successful in practicing love and compassion, the practices of patience and tolerance are indispensable. One’s enemies play a crucial role for there is no fortitude similar to … read more
There is no fire like greed, No crime like hatred, No sorrow like separation, No sickness like hunger of heart, And no joy like the joy of freedom. Health, contentment, and trust Are your greatest possessions And freedom you greatest … read more
