I feel that the essence of spiritual practice is your attitude toward others. When you have a pure, sincere motivation, then you have right attitude toward others based on kindness, compassion, love and respect. Practice brings the clear realisation of the oneness of all human beings and the importance of others benefiting by your actions.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Spiritual practice is defined by how you treat others with compassion and respect.
- In plain terms
- How you treat others defines your spiritual practice.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat others with kindness and respect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you treat others?
- What is your motivation?
Another view
Some traditions emphasize internal states over external actions.
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