Cultivating Compassion

Methods for cultivating compassion that wishes all sentient beings to be free from suffering and its causes.

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An Open-Hearted Life

The power of optimism and types of emotion

How an optimistic attitude is important in maintaining compassion. A look at different ways to…

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An Open-Hearted Life

Compassionate understanding of emotions

How a compassionate understanding of how emotions play out in our minds gives us a…

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An Open-Hearted Life

Mindful awareness

Mindful awareness helps us to observe, accept and take responsibility for our emotions, so we…

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An Open-Hearted Life

A different kind of strength

Compassion is based on inner strength that helps us remain present with own and others…

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An Open-Hearted Life

Confusion about compassion

While everyone admires compassion, there is a lot of confusion about it. It's good to…

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Living with an Open Heart

“Living with an Open Heart”: An introduc...

Having an open heart means changing our perspective and motivation. It leads to seeing others…

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An Open-Hearted Life

Courageous compassion

Compassion includes the courage to stay when things get tough and deal with discomfort that…

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An Open-Hearted Life

Strength, joy, and compassion

Getting clear about what compassion is and is not. Increasing compassion by changing our perspective…

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An Open-Hearted Life

Genuine compassion

Compassion is an internal attitude that can be deliberately cultivated through practice. Reflection on bringing…

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An Open-Hearted Life

Compassion and interdependence

When we see that we are inextricably interconnected we will see that caring for others…

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An Open-Hearted Life

Why we need compassion

In the face of human hardship, compassion is the only response that makes sense. It…

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