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“One form of practice that seems to be quite effective in enhancing compassion is found in A Guide to the Bodhisattva way of Life, a classic Buddhist text. In this practice you visualize your old self, the embodiment of self-centerdness, selfishness and so on, and then visualize a group of people who represent the masses of other sentient being. Then you adopt a third person’s point of view as a neutral, unbiased observer and make a comparative assessment of the value, the interests and then the importance of these two groups. You will naturally begin to feel more inclined towards the countless others. “