This self-instruction in the form of a mantra is based on Jesus' words in Luke 6:36.
Breathing in: Be compassionate . . .
Breathing out: as God is compassionate.
Other Prayers
- Thich Nhat Hanh presents a prayer asking for compassion while watching TV.
- Roger Walsh offers a Jewish prayer about expanding our circle of compassion.
- Marchine Vroon Rienstra shares a prayer for compassion.
- Henri J.M. Nouwen asks God to help him share in God's compassionate presence.
