When something needs to be done in the world to rectify the wrongs, if one is really concerned with benefiting others, one needs to be engaged, involved. This is action out of compassion.

True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason.

It is important to understand that counterproducti ve actions of body, speech and mind do not arise of their own accord, but spring up in dependence on our motivation. Faulty states of mind give rise to faulty actions. To control negative physical and verbal actions, we need to tame our minds.

Even without a religion, we can become a good human being.

In some cases, lack of full knowledge or holistic view, that is also part of the problem. But mainly lack of moral principle. So long you have this genuine sort of concern, well being of other. That's the foundation of moral principle.

The real test of compassion is not what we say in abstract discussions but how we conduct ourselves in daily life.

It is a wonderful thing if one can use one's place of work as a place of spiritual practice as well.