Cultivating compassion for self and others from "summary" of Love Letters from Golok by Holly Gayley
The idea of cultivating compassion for oneself and others is a fundamental theme in the teachings of the Tibetan yogi, Tsangyang Gyamtso. He emphasizes the importance of developing a sense of empathy and kindness towards oneself, as well as extending that compassion to others. This concept is not just a theoretical idea, but a practical approach to living a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Tsangyang Gyamtso suggests that by cultivating compassion for ourselves, we can learn to be more forgiving and accepting of our own flaws and shortcomings. This self-compassion can help us overcome feelings of gu...
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