Empathy is Part of Dharma

To see oneself in the other. To see the other in oneself is in Dhamapada — the sayings of Prince Gautama at Deer Park.

Inside myself has there ever been ANY abuse of power, or temptation to abuse power to get something I want?

The answer is not “no”.

Inside myself has there ever been any attraction to an under-age girl?

The answer is not “no”.

Can I experience any empathy for the plight of Prince Andrew?

You could guess the answer.

If you say an unkind thing to me, this will be the last of my posts you ever see.

I post this with hesitation because I know mankind cannot bear very much plain truth.

My expulsion from Facebook and X allowed me to know that real truth is not well loved by Sapiens.

Truth speakers are punished, sometimes crucified.

I get it. I know it. Yet here I am. Unimproved by those who sought to improve me.