Topic: compassion

Compassion (Pāli: karuna) is one of the four Brahma Vihāras.

Itv 100 The Buddha shows his compassion by teaching Dhamma
SN 11.6 Sakka risks his own life out of compassion for some birds
Pv 1.8 We can show compassion by helping people overcome grief

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Samyutta Nikaya

SN 11.6 Kulāvaka Sutta:
The Bird Nests

As God Sakka is running from the titans, an act of compassion ultimately wins in the end. (1 minute)

Itivuttaka

Itv 100 Brāhmana Sutta:
The True Brāhmin

In this beautiful sutta, the Buddha explains his compassion and the two types of giving. (2 minutes)

Vimana Vatthu

Vv 2.4 Caṇḍālī Sutta:
Low-Caste Woman’s Mansion

The Supreme Buddha with utmost compassion helps a low caste woman before her death. (2 minutes)

Vimana Vatthu

Vv 5.13 Cūḷaratha Sutta:
Small Chariot Mansion

A prince near death learns Dhamma from an Arahant and changes his ways to attain a better rebirth. (5 minutes)

Vimana Vatthu

Vv 7.6 Gopāla Sutta:
Cow Herder’s Mansion

A deva explains how the compassion of Arahant Moggallana gave him much happiness. (3 minutes)

Peta Vatthu

Pv 1.8 Goṇa Sutta:
The Ox

How do we help those who are stricken with grief? (2 minutes)