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Compassion arises naturally when one sees through the illusion of separation from "summary" of The Zen Teachings of Master Lin-chi by Yixuan,Burton Watson
Compassion emerges organically from the profound understanding that the boundaries between self and others are mere constructs of the mind. When one begins to perceive the interconnectedness of all beings, the illusion of separation dissipates. This awakening reveals the shared essence of existence, where joy and suffering are not isolated experiences but rather collective realities. As the heart opens to this truth, empathy flows effortlessly. The pain of another is no longer seen as something external but as a manifestation of oneself. This recognition fosters an innate desire to relieve suffe...
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