Karuna and Compassion Clarifying the words and meaning
Karuna: Beyond the Weight of “Compassion” “[Karuna is] the intention and capacity to relieve and transform suffering and lighten sorrows. Karuna is usually translated as ‘compassion’, but that is not exactly correct.” — Thich Nhat Hanh Karuna is central to the Buddhist path. Without it, the view and practice drift from the Dharma. Yet, as…
