{"id":102404,"date":"2023-05-23T13:33:24","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T17:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=102404"},"modified":"2023-05-23T13:37:31","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T17:37:31","slug":"universal-compassion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/universal-compassion\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Compassion: What It Is and How to Accomplish It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What&#8217;s the concept of universal compassion? Why should you strive to be compassionate for everyone around you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Universal compassion is an idea in Buddhism that asks you to have compassion for all living beings in the world. David Richo&#8217;s book <em>How to Be an Adult in Relationships<\/em> explains why everyone should live up to this standard and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-practice\/\">how to practice<\/a> it, even if you&#8217;re not a Buddhist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read below for a breakdown of universal compassion and how to accomplish it to improve your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-universal-compassion\"><strong>Universal Compassion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, you know why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/mindful-love\/\">mindful love<\/a> is so important to strong relationships and may have started bringing great aspects to your own relationships. This sets you up to strive for <strong><em>universal compassion <\/em><\/strong>(<strong>better known as universal-loving kindness)<em>, <\/em>the Buddhist tenet that requires compassion for all living beings<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Richo, this is the ultimate goal of learning how to love mindfully. Romantic relationships teach you to honor your partner\u2019s inherent lovability despite flaws and conflicts\u2014he sees this as a small-scale way to practice extending compassion to <em>everyone.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-should-strive-for-universal-compassion\"><strong>Why You Should Strive for Universal Compassion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Richo says that universal loving-kindness should be your ultimate goal because it has two major life-improving benefits: It gives your life meaning and it improves society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, Richo says that <strong>universal loving-kindness compels you to help others when they\u2019re suffering, which will make your life feel more meaningful.<\/strong> For example, if you see that your neighbor is struggling to afford food, you might practice universal loving-kindness by helping them buy groceries. You may not be able to solve world hunger on your own, but you can be part of the solution in small ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Research suggests that <a href=\"https:\/\/greatergood.berkeley.edu\/article\/item\/can_helping_others_help_you_find_meaning_in_life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">helping others increases your sense of meaning because it strengthens your connection to others.<\/a> Connection is a basic psychological need\u2014humans are an interdependent, social species. When you help someone else, you fill an important role in their life, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41562-018-0389-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reinforces that interdependence and cements your social bond with them<\/a>. As a result, you have the sense that your life matters\u2014you did something meaningful for someone, and you belong here.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, <strong>universal loving-kindness is necessary for the well-being of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/global-society\/\">global society<\/a>.&nbsp; <\/strong>Because loving-kindness emphasizes our common humanity, it enables you to relate to others as equals and overcome conflict collaboratively, rather than destructively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/the-forgotten-art-love\/201912\/love-and-religion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This principle is the basis of <em>many <\/em>religions, not just Buddhism<\/a>\u2014lots of people believe in the power of love to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-difference-in-the-world\/\">change the world<\/a>, and many religious rules and practices function to create supportive, loving communities. <a href=\"https:\/\/greatergood.berkeley.edu\/article\/item\/can_love_change_the_world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">There\u2019s also some scientific merit to this idea<\/a>\u2014our institutions and policies may be more effective if they\u2019re informed by a love for all humanity.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Started With Compassion Meditation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you haven\u2019t yet mastered the art of mindful loving, you can still improve your capacity for universal loving-kindness through loving-kindness <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/eckhart-tolle-meditation-mindfulness\/\">meditation<\/a>. Although this is traditionally a Buddhist practice, some <a href=\"https:\/\/kripalu.org\/resources\/evidence-based-benefits-loving-kindness-meditation#:~:text=It%20did.%20In,findings%20are%20powerful.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">psychologists recommend it for anybody who wants to feel happier, healthier, and more strongly connected to others<\/a>. Here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/how-to-practice-loving-kindness-meditation-3144786#:~:text=in%20your%20day.-,How%20to%20Practice%20Loving%20Kindness%20Meditation,feelings%20by%20shifting%20your%20focus%20and%20taking%20a%20few%20deep%20breaths.,-Tips%20for%20a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one way to practice it<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Create an intentional space by sitting quietly, relaxing your body, and focusing on your breath.<\/li><li>Imagine what perfect inner peace would feel like. Once you find that feeling, allow yourself to dwell on it\u2014really feel the warmth, comfort, and love that inner peace entails.<\/li><li>Now, focus your attention on a loved one. Wish that they\u2019ll have the same sense of inner peace you\u2019re experiencing right now.<\/li><li>Continue to generate compassionate well-wishes for other people you know.<\/li><li>Then, focus your attention on people you don\u2019t know, like global populations that are suffering, and compassionately wish the best for them, too.<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s the concept of universal compassion? Why should you strive to be compassionate for everyone around you? Universal compassion is an idea in Buddhism that asks you to have compassion for all living beings in the world. David Richo&#8217;s book How to Be an Adult in Relationships explains why everyone should live up to this standard and how to practice it, even if you&#8217;re not a Buddhist. 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