The Book of Compassion "Ho eyo he hum!" --"Love to one and all," popular children's song |
. . . Seek ye the way of Compassion, the virtue of Love? Then remember these truths, follower of Virtue, and thou shalt find thy path: Never care so much for thyself that thou cannot care for others. Strive ye to show beggars compassion, even to those who waste their gold on ale or harass thee with wails of self-deprecation and pity. Take heart on the beasts of the land. Attack not those who do not attack thee, unless thou dost require game for nourishment. Take heart on the beasts that do attack thee and fail. For 'tis an equivalent sin to slay an opponent whose heart thou hast filled with fear. Finally, seek ye the Shrine of Compassion. Kneel before its altar with rune in hand and mantra on tongue. Meditate for one, two, and three cycles to see if thou hast truly understood the meaning of Compassion. . .