Enlightenment through Compassion

​Torrence Burson saw how devastated his daughter Gabrielle was when her college graduation was canceled, so he got creative. Torrence organized a front-yard commencement ceremony, complete with a stage, curtain backdrop and guest speakers. Nearly 40 members of her family attended. Gabrielle was touched by her dad's surprise. "I felt so loved," said the proud graduate.
“We dedicate ourselves to each other with body, speech, and mind. In every situation we work to help each other perfectly. The purpose of our relationships are to attain enlightenment by perfecting our kindness and compassion toward all beings.”
- Thubten Yeshe, Tibetan Lama, Founder Kopan Monastery
Affirmative prayer: Today, I give myself to others. With generosity, compassion, and an awareness of our Divine union, I embrace, assist, and lift up my fellow beings. I give thanks, Infinite Presence, that the thread of pure Life that runs through us all is activated, celebrated, and made visibly real in our relationships. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.

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