Into the Magic Shop
Robert Thurman: Buddhism, Compassion and Bliss
Aug 9, 2023
Renowned Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman discusses empathy, happiness, and compassion. He highlights the connection between mindfulness and the body, the misconception of selflessness in Buddhism, and the value of psychedelics. Thurman emphasizes the significance of wisdom, being realistic, and the necessity of compassion programs in universities.
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Quick takeaways
- Compassion requires empathy and involves feeling the suffering of others and responding to their pain.
- Happiness and joy are essential in cultivating compassion, as genuine happiness within ourselves enables us to empathize with others and desire their happiness too.
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Compassion and Empathy
Compassion is not just empathy, but rather it requires empathy. Compassion involves feeling the suffering of others and responding to their pain. Empathy provides the energy for compassion, as one must genuinely connect with the suffering of others in order to cultivate compassion.
