Compassion is a state of consciousness in which you experience the essential unity of all life, and as a result, a deeply felt sympathy with all living beings. A compassionate human being does not seek his own happiness but aims for the welfare of all beings.

Contrary to what may superficially appear, throughout the Cosmos compassion is the binding force. It holds everything together. It is the driving force that propels all beings to a higher level of consciousness. In this process, the more advanced beings - such as Buddhas – take a step back to help and inspire the less advanced.

Although compassion may seem distant from us, we will discuss in this series how everyone, at their own level, can nourish/activate it within themselves and thereby become a co-worker of Nature.