Making Our Connection

When we open to the possibility of realising absolute truth – and that there is such a thing – we have taken our first steps on our path to enlightenment. We start to express ourselves commensurate to the understanding on that step. 

I once spoke to a translator, saying, “I find the word ’empathy’ more accurate than the word ‘compassion’.” He just replied dismissively, “No, no! We say ‘compassion’.” Some people think one word suits all, and it’s for us to make the connection, and decide whether to stay or move on. At each step, words take on a different meaning so there’s no point in arguing. 🙂

The Buddha’s understanding came from analysing the Vedas, and meditating. He made the connection. 

Teachings on truth are timeless, and are not limited to one being. 
It’s not a matter of joining any particular group; 
it’s about making the connection with our own ultimate reality.