In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, we recognize compassion as both the highest spiritual ideal and the highest expression of our humanity. The Tibetan word for compassion, nyingje, which literally means the “king of heart,” captures the priority we accord compassion....

‘We establish loving-kindness with ourselves by not creating burdens out of what we have done in the past.’ Ajahn Sumedho

As the mind becomes more refined through this practice, the veil of ignorance lifts, and one begins to perceive the truth of the Unconditioned. Everyday Buddhism

Seeing your face is not as good as hearing your name.

‘The moon is in the night-blue sky. This song is chanted now, without any Ch'an in the song.’ Han Shani

‘I find it is very important to constantly remind ourselves that we are human beings, we are capable of learning new things, and we can make things better whatever the situation is.’ Geshe Tashi Tsering