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Special Retreat Thailand January 2009
Steve
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I recently listened to the life-changing positive effects that a friend found through prayer. They were advised, by a Greek Orthodox Christian monk, to ask Jesus for mercy. After a three month retreat, with almost constant prayer repeating the words, "Jesus Christ have mercy for me." They found that they have let go of the anger and unhappiness, and found forgiveness for their former marriage partner, which has changed their life. It all sounded similar to the effects and practice of Compassion/Lovingkindness that you teach, if one ignores the God or Jesus aspect. Can you talk about mercy and Compassion, the similarities and/ or differences.
Ref: 2009.01.x.03.06
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