Tag Archives: Compassion
Truth from the Heart of God
The prophet dares to step into the middle of the dominant consciousness and create a new set of possibilities. Continue Reading Truth from the Heart of God
A Second Gaze
Only after God has taught us how to live “undefended” can we stand with and for others. Continue Reading A Second Gaze
Essential Humility
In seeing the many ways we are similar and how our lives are inextricably linked, we can find empathy and compassion. Continue Reading Essential Humility
Engaged Contemplation
The contemplative life is not, and cannot be, a mere withdrawal. Continue Reading Engaged Contemplation
Contemplation and Right Action
If contemplation doesn’t lead to genuine action, then it remains only navel-gazing and self-preoccupation. Continue Reading Contemplation and Right Action
Being Tender with Our Fear
I believe fear has the holy potential to draw out awe in us. To lead us into deeper patterns of protection and trust. Continue Reading Being Tender with Our Fear
Love Crosses Boundaries
Fierce love causes us to cross boundaries and borders to discover one another. Continue Reading Love Crosses Boundaries
A Return to Devotion
We have to somehow live a life that’s connected to the heart. Continue Reading A Return to Devotion
Christianity and Buddhism: Weekly Summary
Christianity and Buddhism Saturday, November 13, 2021 Week Forty-Five Summary and Practice Sunday, November 7—Friday, November 12, 2021 Sunday Buddhism is more a way of knowing and cleaning the lens of perception than a theistic religion concerned with metaphysical “God” questions. —Richard Rohr Monday The antidote for the ignorance that causes suffering is to wake… Continue Reading Christianity and Buddhism: Weekly Summary