Wisdom & Compassion - Two Cornerstones To Live By

Two cornerstones to live by in the Buddhist Bright way, are Wisdom and Compassion.

Always seek wisdom, because wisdom will reveal the truth.

Wisdom is not enough. We must lift ourselves on a higher moral plane with compassion.

We have the capability for altruism. It comes from a higher level of development. It is incumbent upon us to use it. It differentiates us from the animals.

Cornerstones provide the foundation for the rest of the structure. Wisdom and Compassion are excellent starting points.

Compassion And Kindness

One of the hallmarks of a developed, altruistic person is compassion. Compassion is also known by kindness.

Compassion is for everyone -- for all fellow human beings.

Kindness is also a quality of the mature, developed person.

Compassion and Kindness should be shown to all who suffer.

Also, we should rejoice with those who are rejoicing.

We shouldn't forget this spirit for a single moment, and we should not judge those that we give compassion and kindness.

Let me repeat. Compassion and Kindness are given without judgement.