By Philip Perry — 2016
We like to think of compassion as purely altruistic. Yet, it may have selfish underpinnings.
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Shelly Tygielski is a radical self-care expert and creator of Pandemic of Love.
As part of our #MeditationHacks series, a Mahayana Buddhist who is encouraged to practice for the benefit of all sentient being feels like they are only practicing for their own benefit. Venerable Thubten Chodron answers.
Call it love, kindness, compassion for all beings—it’s the real elixir, the only one that truly transforms life for ourselves and others.
Love is not found in just one person, but in many people and many aspects of our daily lives.
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How to love yourself and others.
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A real relationship is steeped in an inner knowing of ones’ inherent value. It blooms from well-loved and maintained foundation of self-knowledge, self-respect and clear values.