Compassion Quote by Zen Arrow Awa Kenzo - Zen Bow
““If you are upset or nervous, that is proof you lack something. Do not be sad or gloomy - foster virtue, feel compassion, and you can save even devils.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Zen Bow, author unknown
Feeling upset signals a missing virtue; cultivating compassion replaces sadness and can transform even the darkest.
In simple terms: Lup means lacking virtues; develop compassion to heal negativity
Key Takeaway
Practice compassion to counteract distress
Themes
self-awareness
compassion
transformation
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- emotional regulation
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Buddhist ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify missing virtues?
- What practices nurture compassion?
A Different Perspective
Compassion alone may not fix systemic problems
