The Power of Compassion – Compiled by Pamela Bloom
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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing (May 1, 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 1571746293 ISBN-13: 978-1571746290 |
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This is a collection, of mostly Budddhist writings regarding compassion. Ms. Bloom compiles stories from many different spiritual leaders and how they exhibited the nature of compassion. One example was of a man who had no blank to sleep outside, someone gave him a blanket, but while he was sleeping someone took it. His reaction was happiness for the person who needed the blanket.
Another story is that of Yeshe Tsogyal. This story say’s that Yeshe was traveling along one day and came across some men carrying a man on a stretcher. When she inquired they told her the man had been punished by having his kneecaps removed. They were told that only the kneecaps of a woman could help him. She volunteered to give up her kneecaps in order to help this man.
I found the stories to be very inspiring, and touching. They cover things from how animals can be affected by compassion, to how it can change people. I think for anyone whose trying to lead a more open, compassionate life would find a great deal to like about this book.
*Disclaimer* A special thanks goes out to Bonni at Red Wheel Weiser for a review copy of this book.
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