Why Compassion Comes BEFORE ENLIGHTENMENT (Jewel Ornament) Chogyal Rinpoche #7 (part 2)

In this second part of Chapter 7 of The Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Chogyal Rinpoche continues to illuminate Gampopa’s profound exposition on compassion (nyingje) — the tender root from which bodhichitta arises. Here, Gampopa reminds us that compassion is not merely a feeling — it is the courageous response to the unbearable suffering of others, grounded in love and wisdom. It is the first impulse of the awakened heart, the force that stirs before any thought of enlightenment arises. We learn that true compassion is impartial, unbounded, and responsive. It is not limited to those close to us, nor tainted by self-concern. It sees the suffering of all beings as its own — and from that recognition, the wish to liberate naturally emerges. This teaching invites us to deepen our understanding: 🕊️ What does it mean to care without bias? 🌿 How do we train the mind to feel the suffering of others as vividly as our own? Compassion is not the goal — it is the beginning of the path. -------------- 📖 Part of a series on Gampopa’s Jewel Ornament of Liberation 🪔 Chapter 7: Loving-Kindness and Compassion 🙏 Subscribe for upcoming teachings, chapter reflections, and quiet moments of Dharma. Chapters --------------- 00:00 Intro 00:42 The Six Method and Practice of Compassion 01:42 The Three Classification of Compassion 04:10 Sentient beings as Object of Compassion 04:39 Identifying Characteristics 06:01 Method of Practice of Compassion 14:50 Major of Practice of Compassion 16:53 Qualities of Practice of Great Compassion 18:14 Conclusion and Key Takeaway ---------------- Stay connected with Chogyal Rinpoche : Repa Retreat Facebook -   / repa.retreat   English Facebook -   / chogyal.rinpoche   Nepali Facebook -   / chogyalrinpocheinnepal   Offical Website - https://chogyalrinpoche.org/ Repa Retreat Website - https://reparetreat.org/ ࿇࿇࿇࿇࿇࿇࿇࿇࿇࿇࿇࿇࿇࿇࿇࿇ If you wish a question to be answered by Chogyal Rinpoche in a future Youtube video, you can post your question here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... #ChogyalRinpoche #JewelOrnamentOfLiberation #Gampopa #Compassion #Bodhichitta #DharmaTeachings #buddhistwisdom #philosophy