[Zen] Re: The Self Illusion

[ED]

Hi Bill and All -

Three definitions of compassion from the Internet are:

"Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of
others."

"A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering.

"The humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting
to do something about it"

What would a typical Buddhist or zen definition of compassion be?

--ED


--- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com> ,
Anthony Wu <wuasg@...> wrote:
>
> Sheng Yen was a great monk. His word about compassion brings the
question of the results of zen practice. Does it bring about inhuman
characteristics of no compassion? He also said, 'sit down and shut up'.
But that does not rule out the ensuing compassion.
>
> Anthony