Compassion Quote by Henepola Gunaratana
““The meditator’s intention is to purge her own mind of anger, prejudice, and ill will, and she is actively engaged in the process of getting rid of greed, tension, and insensitivity. Those are the very items that obstruct her compassion for others.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Mindfulness in Plain English, 2011
Meditation involves actively cleansing the mind of negative emotions to foster compassion.
In simple terms: Clear negativity to grow compassion.
Key Takeaway
Practice mental purification.
Themes
mindfulness
compassion
emotional health
spirituality
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
spiritual
self‑help
When to use this quote
- stress reduction
- conflict resolution
- relationship building
- personal growth
Key Concepts
anger
prejudice
greed
insensitivity
Questions to Reflect On
- Which negative habit hinders your compassion?
- How can you notice and release it?
A Different Perspective
Purging thoughts can be challenging; progress is gradual.
