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Engaging in Moral Evolution: Empathy and Consciousness Expansion
The chapter explores how practices like those in Buddhism can contribute to human moral evolution by expanding consciousness and transcending ego boundaries. It emphasizes the importance of empathizing with strangers' suffering and moving beyond individualistic tendencies to drive collective moral development. The narrative discusses the interconnectedness of human suffering, the evolution of empathy, and the necessity of combining personal spiritual growth with collective action for societal change.