Do not look at me through the eyes of an enemy.
I am made only of love, nothing else, and I ask for nothing more than your trust. Beyond a handful of memories, life gives us little to hold on to, so do not chase time as it slips away. If you cannot accept the light shining in others’ homes, at least allow your own house to be illuminated. Who knows when the beloved may arrive to meet you? Until then, light a new lamp every day on the edge of hope, and let love, not suspicion, be the lens through which you see.
Tag: Compassion
Living for Others
I am pretty much self-sufficient unto myself, physically (for the most part, unless I am struck with some debilitating illness), … More
Buddha or Marx? — Ambedkar
from the Introduction A comparison between Karl Marx and Buddha may be regarded as a joke. There need be no … More
Emptiness (Śūnyatā) in Buddhism
Emptiness (Śūnyatā) in Buddhism does not mean that nothing exists; rather, it means that nothing exists independently or permanently. All things—thoughts, emotions, bodies, relationships—arise from causes and conditions and lack an inherent, unchanging essence. When we truly see this, our rigid attachments and fears begin to dissolve. Emptiness reveals the fluid, interconnected nature of reality, allowing us to respond to life with greater clarity and compassion. This insight is not merely philosophical; it is profoundly practical. By understanding emptiness, we loosen the grip of ego and open ourselves to wisdom, freedom, and compassionate engagement with the world.
Political Philosophy as if the Neighbour Mattered
In an age of rising inequality and social fracture, Political Philosophy as if the Neighbour Mattered reimagines governance around one timeless principle — love thy neighbour as thyself. This framework transforms moral empathy into measurable public policy, proposing a “Loving Republic” where care becomes infrastructure, justice is restorative, and every law passes the “neighbour impact” test. Drawing from thinkers across civilizations — from Bhishma and Confucius to Rawls, Gandhi, and Habermas — it offers a practical constitutional model for inclusive, ecological, and compassionate governance that treats the good society not as an abstraction, but as a shared moral practice.
Layers of Truth – Philosophical Debate between Perspective Mapper & Sam, Mediated by Claude.ai
Is truth layered or singular? In this voice-led dialogue, Ranjit argues for levels of truth—conventional to ultimate—drawing on Vedanta, Buddhism, and lived context. Sam insists on “naked” nonduality: in the absolute, neither love nor compassion can arise because there is no second. Both concede a paradox: ultimate reality must speak through dual words, bodies, and choices. Meeting people where they are (upaya) becomes the bridge. Sartre’s freedom, Shankara’s clarity, and Christ’s command to love surface as touchstones. Finally, they converge: truth may be one, yet when it moves through the relative world, its authentic signature is love and compassion. Naturally.
Compassion (Daya) vs Attachment (Maya) – Bible & Ramakrishna Paramahansa hold forth
“Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son … More
Compassion and Intelligence
“Intelligence is the ability to treat everyone with dignity and compassion. All else is mere technique.”–D. Samarender Reddy
Love and Compassion
“Where Love and Compassion are missing, know that it can’t be the Truth.”–D. Samarender Reddy
Healing Your Shame and Guilt Through Self-Forgiveness
Four Avenues Toward Self-Forgiveness As difficult as it may seem to be able to forgive yourself for the harm you … More