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Love and compassion: according to Zen, what is their source, what gives rise to them?

Master Kosen – Published on October 19 – emotions

Question

Love and compassion: according to Zen, what is their source, what gives rise to them (arising may not be the right word)? Zazen and/or feeling interdependence with one's entire being and/or the experience of unconditional love (giving) toward another that then spreads to others and/or...?

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Answer from Master Kosen

The heart.

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