A Wisdom Archive on Compassion

A compass (or mariner's compass) is a navigational instrument for finding directions on the earth. It consists of a magnetised pointer free to align itself accurately with Earth's magnetic field. A compass provides a known reference direction which is of great assistance in navigation. The cardinal points are north, south, east and west. A compass can be used in conjunction with a clock and a sextant to provide a very accurate navigation capability. This device greatly improved maritime tr ... Including:

• Compass - History of the navigational compass
• Compass - Construction of a simple compass
• Compass - Modern navigational compasses
• Compass - Solid state compasses
• Compass - Compass correction
• Compass - Points of the compass

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Compassion (in Pali: Karuna) is a sense of shared suffering, most often combined with a desire to alleviate or reduce such suffering; to show special kindness to those who suffer. Compassionate acts are generally considered those which take into account the suffering of others and attempt to alleviate that suffering as if it were one's own. In this sense, the various forms of the Golden Rule are clearly based on the concept of compassion. Compassion differs from other forms of helpful or humane behavior in that its focus ... Including:

• Compassion - In Religion

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Hindu Quotes: Compassion
 
Among the wealthy, compassionate men claim the richest wealth,
 For material wealth is possessed by even contemptible men.
 
 Find and follow the good path and be ruled by compassion.
 For if the various ways are examined, compassion will prove the means to liberation.
 
- Tirukkural 25: 241-242

 
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Compassion: Cultivating Positive Emotions
All major traditions in the world agree that negative emotions cause both physical and mental suffering. To be happy and free of suffering we need to cultivate positive attributes like compassion, generosity and loving-kindness. Buddhism acknowledges that outer circumstances are often beyond our control.
 

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Muslim Quotes: Love & Compassion
 
Allah is compassionate and loves compassion in all things.
 
- The Prophet Muhammad, as reported by A'ishah bint Abi Bakr

 
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Buddhism advocates tolerance - to accept that there are differences in human experiences; that diversity is part of life, whether in experiences, cultural backgrounds or religions/faiths. Buddhism is the religion of compassion, mercy and forgiveness for all life forms.
 
It does not preach the superiority of its belief systems over those of other religions, nor does it believe in any sort of hierarchical ordering of faith systems; it does not discriminate against anyone, least of all on account of faith or belief. The recognition and embracement of diversity and pluralism and the resulting absence of any coercive or violent means for proselytising is the very essence of the humanism of Buddhism.

 
(See also: Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul )

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A punishment that destroys the condemned, degrades the executioner, arouses public manifestations of sadism and excites a hideous vainglory in certain criminals, while forestalling nothing, is in truth only a form of revenge: A punishment that penalises without forestalling is indeed called revenge. It is a quasi-arithmetical reply made by society to whoever breaks its primordial law.

 
(See also: Life and Death, Life and Beyond, Death and Dying, Body Mind and Soul )

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