Cultivate compassion for yourself and others from "summary" of Being Zen by Ezra Bayda
The essence of Zen practice is the cultivation of compassion. This compassion must begin with ourselves. We must learn to treat ourselves with the same kindness and understanding that we would offer to a friend in need. This means acknowledging our own suffering and struggles without judgment. It means embracing our imperfections and vulnerabilities with an open heart. Once we have learned to cultivate compassion for ourselves, we can then extend that compassion to others. We can begin to see the humanity in everyone we encounter, recognizing that...
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