Compassion

The first of a set of seven Tankas created as part of the All Live is Sacred series, each with it's own inspirational quote and animal Buddha.
Subtly interwoven into the artwork of Compassion is the first of a series of quotes this one from His Holiness the Dalai Lama:

Never Give Up
No matter what is going on
Never give up. Develop the heart
Too much energy in your country
is spent developing the mind instead of the heart, Be Compassionate
not just to your friends but to everyone,
Be Compassionate
work for peace in your heart and in the world.
Work for peace and I say again, never give up
No matter what is happening, no matter what
is going on around you
Never give up.

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is the first Dalai Lama to be the Patron-in-chief for Tibetans for a Vegetarian Society. For latest story on His Holiness embracing vegetarianism click here.