The principles of mercy have always been
ensconced within your heart. And though at times the
pain that comes to you is difficult to bear, yet even this
is for the purpose of bringing greater mercy into your
life. Feeling the anguish and the suffering of mankind,
the bodhisattvas come radiating light to dissolve the
darkness that is at the root of suffering. For when
mankind know that going out of the way from presence
in some way is the cause and core of suffering, then, by
mercy light, those who come to extend grace,
forgiveness, and joy from within the very center of the
lotus of mercy may gently take the hand of one and all
and lead them to the fount of perfect beingness. Forgiving self, you move into a field of greater forgiveness,
whereby the light of mercy may truly manifest itself in
all areas of your life.
— Kuan Yin, April 29, 2008