ABSTRACT

This chapter focuses on how to extend compassion towards others, across social contexts, and to the entire planet. The chapter begins by discussing how compassion reach can be expanded by relying on the seven virtues of highly compassionate people. Compassion reach includes how we think, feel, and act toward all living beings. The importance of infusing compassion into virtually all social contexts of living is highlighted, with examples offered. The chapter closes with a suggested exercise that can be practiced at the end of each day to remind people of their common humanity and their deep connection to all sentient beings.