Is Patience a virtue that can be gained if we practice Compassion?

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Is Patience a virtue that can be gained if we practice Compassion?

If we single-pointedly practice great compassion, then, with little effort, we will be able to gain all other virtues.

-Geshe Namgyal Wangchen, "Awakening the Mind"

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2007-11-02 02:24:16 · 4 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality

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I believe that they are intimately linked together, yes. If you are truly compassionate, there will be a natural tendency to be more patient. We certainly are patient with our OWN shortcomings!

2007-11-02 02:28:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Certainly a truth that was obtained by the one who sat beneath the tree.

2007-11-02 09:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes :)

2007-11-02 09:28:49 · answer #3 · answered by It's a lamp! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

"BE" That!!!

2007-11-02 09:27:55 · answer #4 · answered by Premaholic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋