The Need for Compassion in the Year 2021 and Beyond
Compassion means removal of suffering — suffering of the self and the others. — Sri Guru Amit Ray
To overcome the pain and difficulties of the last year, we need to cultivate compassion in this year 2021. Compassion gives us the non-judgmental ability. It help us to remain accepting of and tolerant towards another person even when their condition, or response to it, gives rise to difficult feelings in us, such as frustration, anger, fear or disgust.
The compassion teachings of Buddha, His Holiness Sri Guru Amit Ray and Dalai Lama towards human harmony, inner peace and wholeheartedness is well known throughout the world.
Compassion means approaching self and those who are suffering with non-judgement and tolerance. However, for those experiencing serious or traumatic health issues, bedside compassion makes a huge difference in terms of the patient’s emotional and physical health.
Self-compassion has a number of proven psychological benefits.
“In the path of compassion our patience, resilience and endurance are often challenged. Sometimes we may fail but we have to stand up again because ultimate joy of compassion is immeasurable for us and the whole world.” — Sri Guru Amit Ray
Fortunately, as history is a window to the future, we can learn a lot from it. The objective of religions like Buddhism is to enhance one’s own wisdom, kindness and compassion; and ultimately to achieve unconditional happiness and enlightenment.
Final Thoughts
History needs to be considered with a compassionate mindset, which includes an understanding of ongoing trauma from the year 2020. And we shall make them known to our children and to our children’s children. Compassion is the first step toward creating the loving and peaceful society imagined by so many of us for the year 2021 and beyond.
