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Compassion Talks

Compassion is a social feeling that motivates people to go out of their way to relieve the physical, mental, or emotional pains of others and themselves. Compassion is sensitivity to the emotional aspects of the suffering of others. When based on notions such as fairness, justice, and interdependence, it may be considered partially rational in nature.
Compassion involves "feeling for another" and is a precursor to empathy, the "feeling as another" capacity (as opposed to sympathy, the "feeling towards another"). In common parlance, active compassion is the desire to alleviate another's suffering.
Compassion involves allowing oneself to be moved by suffering to help alleviate and prevent it. An act of compassion is one that is intended to be helpful. Other virtues that harmonize with compassion include patience, wisdom, kindness, perseverance, warmth, and resolve. It is often, though not inevitably, the key component in altruism. The difference between sympathy and compassion is that the former responds to others' suffering with sorrow and concern whereas the latter responds with warmth and care. An article in Clinical Psychology Review suggests that "compassion consists of three facets: noticing, feeling, and responding".
In Buddhism, compassion is the heartfelt wish to relieve the suffering of all beings, paired with the courage to act. Compassionate actions plant seeds of joy in others—and in ourselves—making them a true source of lasting happiness.
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Compassion with the Controlling ImpulseEmphasizing compassion and de-emphasizing trying to control. Compassion with the impulse to try to control. Being careful without trying to control. Impartiality towards the outcome; for example,... Compassion, control, Non-grasping, Lovingkindness, Avalokiteshvara, Avalokiteshvara,... |
Feb 04 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Compassion Beyond Control Boundaries Compassion, Lovingkindness, Avalokiteshvara |
Feb 04 2023 |
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Compassionate Paths to Buddhahood Buddha, Compassion, Bodhisattva |
Jan 13 2023 |
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The Zazen of the Buddhas' Is Great CompassionThe zazen of the buddhas is great compassion.The most common type of compassion is compassion towards suffering as it appears to us. It sees living beings and their suffering as independently... Compassion, Han, Pukkasati, Birth-and-Death, Suzuki Roshi, Practice Period, Intimacy... |
Dec 10 2022 No Abode Hermitage |
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Cultivating Compassion Through Gentle Zen Practice, Compassion, Buddha |
Dec 02 2022 Green Gulch Farm |
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Embodying Stillness Through Compassion Compassion, Bell, Suzuki Roshi |
Dec 01 2022 Green Gulch Farm |
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Embodied Compassion Through Just Sitting Compassion, Transmission, Practice |
Nov 30 2022 Green Gulch Farm |
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Embracing Dragons in Zazen Practice Compassion, Practice, Instruction |
Oct 22 2022 |
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Integrating Ethics and Wisdom in Zazen Compassion, Practice, Concentration |
Jan 2022 |
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Compassionate Consciousness Through Zen Awakening Sangha, Compassion, Gratitude |
Nov 21 2021 |
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Layers of Compassion Unveiled Compassion, Practice, Suffering |
Nov 21 2021 |
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Protecting and Liberating All BeingsA residential retreat at Mount Madonna. MtMadonna-2021-Fall, Compassion, Diversity, Intimacy, Faith, Observe, Conversation,... |
Nov 21 2021 1 of 2 Mount Madonna Center |
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Embracing Vows: Compassionate Community Practice Compassion, Vow, Practice |
Nov 20 2021 Mount Madonna Center |
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Beyond Preferences: Embracing Zen Practice Buddha, Suffering, Compassion |
Nov 20 2021 Mount Madonna Center |
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Compassionate Consciousness: Path to Enlightenment Consciousness, Karmic Consciousness, Compassion |
Nov 20 2021 Mount Madonna Center |
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Protecting and Liberating All BeingsA residential weekend retreat at Mount Madonna. MtMadonna-2021-Fall, Compassion, Intimacy, Observe, Zazen, Bodhidharma, American... |
Nov 19 2021 Mount Madonna Center |
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Zen's Path: Compassionate Connection Intimacy, Suffering, Compassion |
Nov 19 2021 Mount Madonna Center |
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The Science of CompassionA virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community Enlightenment, Compassion, Karmic Consciousness, Yangshan, Non-thinking, ... |
Nov 13 2021 No Abode Hermitage Online |
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Cultivating Compassionate Minds Through Zen Consciousness, Compassion, Karmic Consciousness |
Nov 13 2021 No Abode Hermitage |
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November 12th, 2021, Serial No. 04594 Compassion, Buddha, Karmic Consciousness |
Nov 12 2021 |
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Impartial Path to Universal Compassion Compassion, Hate, Equanimity |
Nov 10 2021 |
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November 7th, 2021, Serial No. 04582 Compassion, Practice, Suffering |
Nov 07 2021 |
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Compassionate Inquiry into Systemic Injustice Compassion, Buddha, Time |
Oct 20 2021 The Yoga Room |
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October 13th, 2021, Serial No. 04575 Compassion, Suffering, Buddha |
Oct 13 2021 |
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October 2nd, 2021, Serial No. 04574 Compassion, confusion, Suffering |
Oct 02 2021 |
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August 28th, 2021, Serial No. 04573 Suffering, Pain, Compassion |
Aug 28 2021 |
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August 18th, 2021, Serial No. 04572 Compassion, Generosity, Practice |
Aug 18 2021 |
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August 11th, 2021, Serial No. 04571 Compassion, Suffering, Generosity |
Aug 11 2021 |
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August 4th, 2021, Serial No. 04570 Suffering, Pain, Compassion |
Aug 04 2021 |
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July 21st, 2021, Serial No. 04567 Compassion, Suffering, Happiness |
Jul 21 2021 |
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July 13th, 2021, Serial No. 04566 Compassion, Suffering, Enemies |
Jul 13 2021 |
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Three Types of CompassionSerial: RA-04564 The first in-person meeting at No Abode since 2020
Great compassion, Suzuki Roshi, Compassion, Pain, Emotions |
Jul 10 2021 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Compassion Liberates Us From HindrancesSerial: RA-04565 The first in-person gathering at No Abode since 2020
Compassion, Buddha, Practice |
Jul 10 2021 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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July 6th, 2021, Serial No. 04563 Compassion, Pain, Practice |
Jul 06 2021 |
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May 2nd, 2020, Serial No. 04525 Buddha, Compassion, Precepts |
May 02 2020 |
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Caring for Everything as AwakeningA virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode Community via Zoom. Zoom, Coronavirus, Buddha, Precepts, Compassion |
May 02 2020 No Abode Hermitage Online |
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March 2nd, 2020, Serial No. 04520 Suffering, Discrimination, Compassion |
Mar 02 2020 |
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February 7th, 2020, Serial No. 04513 Buddha, Practice, Compassion |
Feb 07 2020 |
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January 19th, 2020, Serial No. 04499 Delusion, Practice, Compassion |
Jan 19 2020 |
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January 2020 talk, Serial No. 04507 Time, Practice, Compassion |
Jan 2020 |
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Beyond Awakening: Embracing Endless Practice Karmic Consciousness, Compassion, Delusion |
Jan 2020 |
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October 27th, 2019, Serial No. 04495 Compassion, Impermanence, Practice |
Oct 27 2019 |
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Our Original HomeSerial: RA-04490 Human consciousness limits reality so that it can grasp "things".
Torei, Consciousness, Compassion, Buddha, Consciousness |
Jul 13 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Our Original Home Compassion, Practice, Suffering |
Jul 13 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Compassionate Stillness: Practicing Zazen Together Suffering, Compassion, Time |
Jul 06 2019 Tassajara |
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After Generations Of Nobility, Temporarily Fallen Into PovertyBuddha nature. Story about Uncle Mi and Dongshan discussing a rabbit crossing the road.Lotus Sutra story about the destitute child. Enlightenment and delusion. Human agency (or training) and... Buddha Nature, Koan, Enlightenment, Compassion, Practice, Work |
Jun 08 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Compassionate Wisdom for Every DirectionSerial: RB-03830 Door-Step-Zen Compassion, Practice, Buddha |
Jun 2019 Johanneshof |
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March 11th, 2019, Serial No. 04472 Enlightenment, Compassion, Intimacy |
Mar 11 2019 |
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What Is Most Important For You In This LifeWe are all creating the space together for people to have profound experience in zazen. Kind and unkind thoughts are opportunities to express the Buddha mind. Compassion towards wholesome and... Compassion, Buddha Mind, Mill Valley, Gratitude, Repentance, Enemies, Nirvana,... |
Feb 02 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |