Workshop 7: Compassion

In This Section

• Introduction

  One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion. —...
• Workshop-at-a-Glance

  Activity Minutes Opening 10 Activity 1: Mirror Neurons 10 Activity 2: Ideal vs. Reality 10 Activity 3: Story — The Prodigal Son 15 Activity...
• Spiritual Preparation

  Spend a few moments with Handout 1, Prayer for Compassion by Reverend Elizabeth L. Tarbox. Consider how compassion is, or could be, a...
• Opening

  Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Group covenant (Workshop 1...
• Activity 1: Mirror Neurons

  Materials for Activity Optional: Computer with Internet access, and digital projector or large monitor Preparation for Activity Optional:...
• Activity 2: Ideal vs. Reality

  Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write “Compassion” on a sheet of newsprint, and post...
• Activity 3: Story - The Prodigal Son

  Materials for Activity Story, " The Prodigal Son " Preparation for Activity Read the story so you can present it effectively. Optional:...
• Activity 4: Compassion and Religion

  Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Who Says? Leader Resource 2, Charter for Compassion Painter's tape or another adhesive that will...
• Activity 5: Dilemma

  Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, Compassion Dilemmas Preparation for Activity Adapt the Leader Resource to include the dilemmas...
• Activity 6: Practice

  Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Participants' journals, and writing instruments Participants' clipboards with anklets (...
• Closing

  Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Adapt the Taking...
• Leader Reflection and Planning

  Reflect on the workshop with your co-leader. Which activities did the group enjoy most? Were varied learning styles addressed? Are the...
• Faith In Action: Everyday Compassion

  Materials for Activity Activity 4, Compassion and Religion Computer with Internet access, and (optional) a digital projector or large...
• Alternate Activity 1: Real Life Challenges

  Materials for Activity "Bicycle Rack" newsprint sheet from Opening Description of Activity Youth discuss ethical challenges they have faced...
• Alternate Activity 2: Compassionate Heroes

  Materials for Activity A computer with Internet access and digital projector or a large monitor Preparation for Activity Preview the CNN...
• Alternate Activity 3: Compassion as a Spiritual Practice

  Materials for Activity Handout 1, Prayer for Compassion Writing paper and pens/pencils Preparation for Activity Copy the handout for all...
• Taking It Home

  One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion. —...
• The Prodigal Son

  From Christian scripture, Luke 15:11-32 ( New Revised Standard Version ). Then Jesus said, "There was a man who had two sons. The younger...
• Handout 1: Prayer for Compassion

  By Elizabeth Tarbox

  Spirit of Life, I give thanks for the opportunities to love that present themselves in the turmoil of life. When the light catches the...
• Leader Resource 1: Who Says

  1. Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men. Confucius (Confucianism) 2. I have observed...
• Leader Resource 2: Charter for Compassion

  The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us always to treat all others as...
• Leader Resource 3: Compassion Dilemmas

  Dilemma 1 If a person approaches you on the street and asks for money for food, do you give them what money you can spare? Some people are...
• Find Out More

  Religious Tolerance has information and quotations on the Ethics of Reciprocity and the Golden Rule. Buddhism is well known as a religion...