The Courage of Compassion
“In this polarized world, overwhelmed by conflict and hostility, what is the point of compassion?
Allowing our hearts to be touched by suffering requires courage. Yet without compassion, we can become trapped in a claustrophobic focus on ourselves alone, only adding to the isolation and disconnect we may feel. Could compassion help us remove these barriers and connect genuinely with ourselves and others? What happens when we meet negativity with openheartedness instead of resistance?
The Buddhist teachings tell us that we all have an innate capacity for empathy and kindness. Does that show us something about who we truly are? Could we have a potential for compassion that is far more limitless than we ever imagined?
In this retreat, we will have the opportunity to explore Buddhist methods designed to unblock and reveal our natural qualities of love and compassion, helping us withstand difficulties with courage, resilience and humor.”
(From Rigpa US website)
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