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[[Kindness]] (''[[dayā]], [[avera]]'' or ''[[saṅgaha]]'') is a general term for an attitude towards others characterized by care, friendliness, [[gentleness]] and love. The [[Buddha]] very often admonished us to not just be kind or think in a kindly manner but to ‘become kind’ (''[[dayāpanna]]''),meaning that we should express it through our actions (M.I,288; A.IV,249). Genuine [[kindness]] is devoid of [[selfishness]] or the [[desire]] to dominate or hurt another. It can express itself as [[generosity]], helpfulness, [[patience]] when others are slow or inept, speaking in a pleasant manner, making strangers [[feel]] at home and going an extra distance for someone. In short, [[kindness]] is love expressing itself through [[speech]] and action. See [[Generosity]] and [[Hospitality]]. | [[Kindness]] (''[[dayā]], [[avera]]'' or ''[[saṅgaha]]'') is a general term for an attitude towards others characterized by care, friendliness, [[gentleness]] and love. The [[Buddha]] very often admonished us to not just be kind or think in a kindly manner but to ‘become kind’ (''[[dayāpanna]]''),meaning that we should express it through our actions (M.I,288; A.IV,249). Genuine [[kindness]] is devoid of [[selfishness]] or the [[desire]] to dominate or hurt another. It can express itself as [[generosity]], helpfulness, [[patience]] when others are slow or inept, speaking in a pleasant manner, making strangers [[feel]] at home and going an extra distance for someone. In short, [[kindness]] is love expressing itself through [[speech]] and action. See [[Generosity]] and [[Hospitality]]. | ||
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Kindness (dayā, avera or saṅgaha) is a general term for an attitude towards others characterized by care, friendliness, gentleness and love. The Buddha very often admonished us to not just be kind or think in a kindly manner but to ‘become kind’ (dayāpanna),meaning that we should express it through our actions (M.I,288; A.IV,249). Genuine kindness is devoid of selfishness or the desire to dominate or hurt another. It can express itself as generosity, helpfulness, patience when others are slow or inept, speaking in a pleasant manner, making strangers feel at home and going an extra distance for someone. In short, kindness is love expressing itself through speech and action. See Generosity and Hospitality.
