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C OMPASSIONATE I NTEGRITY T RAINING
A S ECULAR E THICS A PPROACH TO C ULTIVATING P ERSONAL , S OCIAL AND E NVIRONMENTAL F LOURISHING
C OMPASSION P RACTICE S CRIPT
(10 to 15 minutes)
In Preparation for the Practice:
During this practice you will be asked to bring to mind a loved one. You will be asked to think of the ways
this person has benefited you; difficulties this person may be facing now, has faced in the past, or might face
in the future; and what would bring this person genuine happiness and relieve their suffering. Before we
begin, you may want to take a moment to think of the person, benefits, difficulties, and solutions you want
to use during the practice. Also, there will be a point in the practice when you will be asked to imagine
sending your compassion to others. At this point, you may find it helpful to imagine sending white light
from your body that envelops them and that symbolizes your compassion for them.
Start of Practice:
If you are making a recording of this script, add the italicized text. If you are reading this script in a live
setting, omit the italicized text.
This contemplative practice is designed to be used in conjunction with the Compassionate Integrity
Training program. Many of the terms and concepts used in this practice assume knowledge that comes from
the CIT manual and classes. For more information about CIT, please visit www.compassionateintegrity.org.
Let’s begin the practice by taking a relaxed and upright posture. ( For instructions and tips about posture,
please listen to the Introduction to Contemplative Practices podcast. ) (pause 15 seconds)
Now begin whatever stabilizing practice or practices you find helpful, such as resourcing, deep breathing,
and focused attention. (pause 1 to 2 minutes)
Bring to mind someone who is dear to you, such as a close friend or a loved one. Try and picture them in
your mind as vividly as possible. Once you have an image of this person, think of at least three ways this
person has benefited you or others. (pause for 30 seconds)
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