Parallels - Love and Compassion

Love your neighbor as yourself.
~ The Gospels of Matthew, Mark & Luke ~

The true Yogi applies the same standards to others as he applies to himself. Seeing what is pleasure and pain for himself, he knows what is pleasure and pain for others. Thus, he wishes good to all and evil to none.
~ The Bagavad Gita ~

Being immersed in the highest state of consciousness, the disciple's heart is connected to compassion. He sees himself in all beings, and is free from negative feelings toward others.
~ Doctrinal Formulas ~

If we sacrifice this body for the world's benefit, then all things will come to that person who loves others as he loves himself.
~ Tao Te Ching ~

All selections from Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, and Lao Tzu: The Parallel Sayings by Richard Hooper.