Compassion

Compassion is about recognizing the pain and suffering that someone else is going through and wishing for that suffering to be alleviated.

This pain and suffering can be seen in individuals who we associate with on a daily basis, our parents, spouse, our children, relatives and close friends.

We identify with their suffering, imagine what they are going through and hope that this suffering will come to an end.

On seeing the pain of someone who is suffering, a compassionate heart softens and lead to tears in the eyes.

If we learn to generate compassion in our mind, then we will not harm other living beings - humans and animals alike.