hilitehead

“After you establish the aspiration to gain freedom from that kind of existence, you can shift that aspiration to other, and focus on others’ experience of suffering, which is the same as your own. If you combine that with the reflections we mentioned earlier – recognizing all sentient beings as dear mothers, reflecting upon their kindness, and realizing the fundamental equality of oneself and others – then there is a real possibility for genuine compassion to arise within you. Only then will you have the genuine aspiration to be of benefit to others.”