By Thubten Chodron — 2020
Thubten Chodron on how to develop bodhichitta, the aspiration to attain buddhahood in order to benefit others.
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If you approach your practice as a path of love, the rhythms of life will teach you moment by moment how to proceed. Each little discovery about what breathing feels like will give you more access to your inner life and the secret power of recovery built into your body.
Simply put: compassion is lovingkindness in action.
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Compassion research is at a tipping point: Overwhelming evidence suggests compassion is good for our health and good for the world.
Research-based tips that draw from the GGSC’s new website, Greater Good in Action.
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It can be powerful medicine for both your mind and relationships.