Perhaps compassion is easier for an artist to describe as colour. The "passion" in compassion can signify a deep red-purple hue.
The 'com' part of compassion is either translucent or transparent. ("Com" in French (my 1st language means 'resembling'- or 'like')
So then -like all sentient beings- we are alike in changing and transparent soft tints of skin tones ranging from pinker whites to golden to browns to blacks.
These extend our passion and compassion- seeing and feeling our origins and commonalities opens our hearts to feeling for others and understanding through these deeper emotions that we are not alone- that we see ourselves as part of a coloured and beautiful eternity loop-one that includes us all. *Being present at Jody Williams inspiring discussion through our Dalai Lama Centre has encouraged me to move forward in my own purpose as a community artist and citizen of he world.
Q: What is YOUR definition of compassion?
Answers
Compassion is listening and communicating with an open heart.
Reaching into the depts of the heart to feel what others feel, to act from that crucial moment of truth, is ... I feel, my definition of compassion.
wiki says: compassion is co-suffering??? LAMA, why the interest in it then???
sideways, compassion implies violation of the laws of conservation, i mean in physical terms, cause compassion is to open up.
to be part of something as much it is part of you where the highest ranked compassion is: i am part of the universe as much the universe is part of me
Even tough His Holiness has been exciled from his Tibet, he has gained the world. What an amazing soul, I strive to be at that level where there is love, peace and compassion for all men no matter what the circumstances are.
Compassion is active listening.
Some years ago, due to poor health and less money, I sold my car. Often tired and in pain I began to use public transit. At the same time, I began to read Buddhism. Such lovely concepts about love and caring and compassion which I found pleasant and comforting UNTIL I got on the city bus. Oh, I quickly discovered that I lacked a lot in compassion for people who pushed me or took the front disability seats.
I didn't feel at all loving to people who appeared to be poor or those whose babies cried or who smelled of alcohol or sweat.
Safe alone in my car, I could avoid people who made me uncomfortable.
SO, My definition of compassion came to be seeing the people on the bus as Buddhas. I'll write again when I get there. Don't expect my transformation soon as it turns out that I am far more compassionate in less trying circumstances! Buddha smiles serenely while I grow. Peace and Patience, Pat
Compassion is wishing all and everyone real happiness, so they're free from suffering.
forgiveness and gratitude for everyone, so everyone does mistakes and good actions.
Compassion is the natural Power within HUmanity which allows the seemingly impossible to take place, effortlessly.
Taking the time to feel the pain of another and reaching out a hand to him/her...both trying to find a solution...together.
Actions which are spacious, with abundant of feeling( open heart) yet direct and subtle
Osborne CA
How can we become compassionate?
For definition, see
Journal American Veterinary Medical Association. Volume 200 No 8 April 15, 1992.
Compassion is being, seeing and acting with a quietly vibrant and open heart.
Compassion is love.
Clarity, honesty, open-mindedness, and creativity. Connection.
An evolutionary formula:
Come+to+passion = your original essence
squared,
alive through sacred activism
peace+education 4 all sentient beings!
Compassion is opening our heart to what is really there.
Compassion is sharing the same reality and understanding differences.
chi dà e chi riceve sono la stessa cosa
Compassion is holding back when you want so much to lash out.
Compassion includes the acknowledgement of similarities shared with others, which then allows the growth of feelings of love, empathy, respect, and an increase in actions taken with the goal of the relief of suffering.
I recently got news from a friend that she's been diagnosed with breast cancer (at age 42). This prompted me to think about compassion and since writing is my passion, I put my thoughts into an article. I hope you will find it interesting:
http://mybin.wordpress.com/2010/10/03/compassion-in-a-flat-world/
eradicating the "I" and act in behalf of "all" sentinent beings
Compassion is love.
empathy with love
we are one another
Compassion is setting aside judgment, acknowledging commonality, and acting in the knowledge that, were it not for circumstance, we could be in their shoes.
Compassion is practicing mindfulness without judgement. It is an awareness of humanity's interconnectedness with planet EARTH's diversity.
Compassion is understanding with rational understanding and deep respect for the other's humanity.
To look on all living things with a full gaze and an open heart. To surround the space with love and wonder, to listen, to heal, to accept. And to love what stands before you whether it is a spider in the web, a golden rod bending in the fall breeze, a star above late at night, or a human suffering. And when needed, to extend a helping hand.
Compassion is expressing love and kindness for yourself and for others, no matter what is occuring in our lives. There are no boundaries for when, or how we embrace compassion.
When we begin to live from a place of compassion our innner beingness becomes a reflection of who we truly are in the world.
