Fw: [DailyDharma] DEVELOPING LOVING KINDNESS: Sunday Quote

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"The mere sight of any living being--whether tiny or huge, whether our own kind or a different species --will arouse the feeling of gentleness and kindness. This is a very powerful feeling; in fact, it is the gateway to the experience of the perfect state of enlightenment. Having developed such kindness, gentleness, and openness of mind toward all beings, it is possible to genuinely feel the needs of others. A very true and honest concern for beings develops. Then, if at times a certain being projects aggression or hatred, the gentleness and kindness we have developed will help us feel and express an even stronger sense of compassion and gentleness." ~Ven. Khenpo Karthar RinpocheFrom the website http://www.kagyu.org/buddhism/tra/tra05.html________________________________May all beings be happy. May they be free from suffering. May they be at peace._________________________________