Friday Night Lecture: The Power of Compassion

Compassion is a profoundly peaceful mind that arises when we observe the suffering of others and sincerely wish for them to be free from pain. Authentic compassion never exhausts or discourages us. It transforms our heart, strengthens our inner qualities, and empowers us to respond to suffering with wisdom and courage.

When we allow discouragement, anger, or hopelessness to dominate our response to pain in the world, we unintentionally add more suffering to an already difficult situation. Compassion provides a new way to relate: a positive, resilient, and deeply meaningful response that protects our own peace of mind while guiding us to help others effectively.

Explore how to cultivate a pure compassion that uplifts rather than overwhelms, and how this inner change becomes the real solution to both personal and collective suffering. Through practical meditations and teachings from the Kadampa tradition, participants will learn how to develop a compassionate heart that brings lasting peace, confidence, and purpose to daily life.

Join us to discover why compassion is not a burden, but the source of our greatest inner strength.

COST
$12/Financial Hardship: $6
Members: Free
Dinner Included (Donations Appreciated)

LOCATION
Kadampa Meditation Center DC
1200 Canal St. SW | Washington, DC 20024
Metro Stop: Waterfront or Navy Yard