Papers on Basic Compassion Definitions and Ideas
Contributions by authors that address various points of view on the basic elements of defining and practicing compassion. 
Last Updated:
Jan., 2010
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               Suggested Paper Topics  
-> Sympathy, compassion, cooperation,altruisim giving and love: defining the terms.

->Christian compassion: what the sacred texts say about compassion.

-> Address one of the seven assumptions.

->Compassion in practice: part 1 - counseling
             part 2 - nursing        part 3 - medicine
             part 4 - hospice       part 5 - pastoral
             part 6 - family           part 7 - volunteers

->Compassion and sitting with death grief.

->Near death experiences, being re-born and
their possible connection to compassion.

->Developmental levels of empathy and compassion and their relationship.

->Relationship stance (history) and development of compassion readiness.

->Compassion & helping the poor or homeless.

->Violence and compassion as a solution.

->Evolution and Compassion.

->Compassion and Social Change.

->A brief biography on a compassion hero.

-> Any other topic that contributes to compassion knowledge.

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 In the above, explore a more complete compassion definition.   Examine how can we more accurately define the construct and improve compassion research.
One of the links between meditation and compassion 
Important link between meditation and compassion 
Ideas about compassion and true friendship in the essay above and the one below