Confronting our afflictions and witness the suffering of others
In this discussion, Venerable Thubten Samten delves into how compassion can bring about personal development and foster peace on a global scale.
Drawing inspiration from the Dalai Lama, Thubten Samten emphasizes compassion as a vital tool for understanding and alleviating suffering.
Throughout the talk, Thubten Samten highlights compassion as a form of preventative medicine, enabling individuals to confront their own afflictions and bear witness to the suffering of others with empathy and motivation to help.
She emphasizes the interconnectedness of humanity, underscoring how compassion shapes our perceptions, decisions, and interactions with others.
Personal anecdotes shared by Thubten Samten serve to illustrate the power of compassion in overcoming fear and suspicion, leading to greater connection and understanding.
She also introduces the SEE Learning program from Emory University, highlighting the importance of nurturing emotional, social, and ethical intelligence in students.
Practitioners are encouraged to keep the aspiration of full Awakening alive, striving to develop better communication skills and practice inner strength through compassion in their daily lives.
Thubten Samten emphasizes the ripple effect of each individual’s thoughts, words, and actions, expressing gratitude to Venus Children for making these teachings accessible to a wider audience.
