Eyes Of Compassion. . .
Compassion is not something we manufacture; it arises naturally when we truly see.
In Buddhist practice, seeing means looking without distortion. We notice suffering without turning away or trying to fix it immediately. We see ourselves clearly — our fears, habits, and longing — and in doing so, we recognize the same patterns in others.
True compassion does not require agreement or approval. It requires understanding. When we see the causes and conditions behind behavior, the heart softens. Judgment loosens its grip. Separation begins to dissolve.
Compassion starts inward. If we cannot meet our own pain with kindness, our compassion for others will remain fragile. Self-compassion is not indulgence; it is honesty infused with care.
As our practice deepens, compassion becomes less reactive and more steady. We learn to offer presence instead of solutions. We listen without preparing responses. We give space rather than advice.
Compassion also includes boundaries. To care wisely is to know when to act and when to refrain. Buddhist compassion is not self-sacrifice — it is clarity paired with kindness.
Each moment of genuine seeing is a moment of liberation. When we see clearly, we respond skillfully. When we respond skillfully, suffering diminishes — for ourselves and for the world.
Peace and Love, Jim
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