Can Compassion be Learned?

Learning the art, and practicing the discipline of compassion, begins by paying attention. It is not possible to be compassionate until we actually take notice of our surrounds, until we see the people before us as, well, real people. Sharon Salzberg, Compassionate Practitioner, voices this animation.

Can compassion be learned? The answer is yes! Sometimes, all it takes is truly paying attention to the people around us. Visit http://www.happify.com​ for guided meditations and fun activities to help you build compassion for yourself and others. Narrated by Sharon Salzberg, Animation by Katy Davis (Gobblynne)