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Buddhism
Lesson 68

Be merciful to those that struggle; have compassion upon the sufferers.

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Be merciful to those that struggle; have compassion upon the sufferers; pity the creatures who are hopelessly entangled in the snares of sorrow.

Source The Gospel of Buddha, XIV, §2 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to The Gospel of Buddha, Brahmā Sahampati, a god of the Brahmanic heaven, begs the newly awakened Buddha to teach out of compassion for all who struggle and suffer. Today, notice someone who is wrestling with a difficulty and offer them attentive listening or concrete help, without judging them.

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