Charter For Compassion

I was really impressed by this video of Karen Armstrong .  A wonderful person who has a desire for greater compassion in the world .  It follows on with the previous article I wrote stressing the importance of action. 

No matter what our views on religion might be. In the current world climate, I for one support any body sincerely trying to end conflict, whatever its source, and bring more compassion into our lives.

There is no faith without compassionate action.  It is compassion , says the Bhudda, that brings us to nirvana.  Confuscious said , “Do not do to others that which you wish you do not wish to be done to yourself.”  Jesus said ” Love your enemies….and do not judge others.”

This tenet, known as the Golden Rule, is found in all the religious traditions, but so often not acted out in every day life by those who follow this very rule.

So if we truly wish to to be happy, having compassion for ourself  and others through actions in ordinary life, is an essential practice.

Perhaps you too wish to sign up for the Charter For Compassion http://charterforcompassion.org/ . Have a look at this video first….

 

Peace and Love,

 

 

Gavin J Gowans