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The Buddha never wrote anything himself, but many wisdom sayings are attributed to him. . . . Here is an excerpt from Sutra on Lovingkindness:
May all beings be at ease.
Whatever living beings there may be;
Whether they are weak or strong, omitting none,
The great or the mighty, medium, short or small,
The seen and the unseen,
Those living near and far away,
Those born and to-be-born,
May all beings be at ease!
Let none deceive another
Or despise any being in any state.
Let none through anger or ill-will
Wish harm upon another.
Even as a mother protects with her life
Her child, her only child,
So with a boundless heart
Should one cherish all living beings.
-Victor M Parachin, Sit a Bit
May all beings be at ease.
Whatever living beings there may be;
Whether they are weak or strong, omitting none,
The great or the mighty, medium, short or small,
The seen and the unseen,
Those living near and far away,
Those born and to-be-born,
May all beings be at ease!
Let none deceive another
Or despise any being in any state.
Let none through anger or ill-will
Wish harm upon another.
Even as a mother protects with her life
Her child, her only child,
So with a boundless heart
Should one cherish all living beings.
-Victor M Parachin, Sit a Bit
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To deepen compassion, all that is sometimes necessary is to become aware of the people around you--those whom you encounter regularly but with whom you do not have any special connection or interest. . . . It could be your coffee barista, a bank teller, grocery store cashier, etc. Begin to send that person this loving kindness meditation:
May you be happy.
May you be fulfilled.
May you be healthy.
May you be loved.
-Victor M Parachin, Sit a Bit
May you be happy.
May you be fulfilled.
May you be healthy.
May you be loved.
-Victor M Parachin, Sit a Bit
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This meditation is best done in a busy, active place with many people coming and going. A mall is ideal as is a busy airport terminal or even a hospital or doctor's waiting room.
- Enter this public space mindfully.
- Find a place where you can sit and observe (not stare).
- Look around at the people walking by.
- Begin to imagine and understand that many of them feel fearful, anxious, lonely, abandoned.
- Some may even be dealing with serious health issues.
- Build a sense of connection with these strangers by reminding yourself: We are part of a common humanity. We are in this together. We share similar hopes and dreams, fears and anxieties. We are more alike than we are different.
- Conclude by sending this blessing to the strangers walking by you: May you be well. May you be peaceful. May you feel loved. May you feel safe and secure.
-Victor M Parachin, Sit a Bit
- Enter this public space mindfully.
- Find a place where you can sit and observe (not stare).
- Look around at the people walking by.
- Begin to imagine and understand that many of them feel fearful, anxious, lonely, abandoned.
- Some may even be dealing with serious health issues.
- Build a sense of connection with these strangers by reminding yourself: We are part of a common humanity. We are in this together. We share similar hopes and dreams, fears and anxieties. We are more alike than we are different.
- Conclude by sending this blessing to the strangers walking by you: May you be well. May you be peaceful. May you feel loved. May you feel safe and secure.
-Victor M Parachin, Sit a Bit