Archive for March 2009

The Dalai Lama on Genuine Compassion

“Compassion without attachment is possible. Therefore, we need to clarify the distinctions between compassion and attachment. True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude towards others does not change even if they behave negatively. Genuine compassion is based not on our own projections and expectations, but rather on the needs of the other.”

- His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Brain Science of Decision Making

Check out this excellent interview by Terry Gross, Fresh Air, with Johan Lehrer.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101334645

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