March 11, 2026
Hi Everyone,
This week we’re reflecting on the simple but powerful idea: do no harm.
Compassion is not only about avoiding harm. It is about noticing where harm might occur and choosing to remove it if we can. Even small acts can make the road gentler for those who come after us.
Don’t harm others,
A person who is without desire and has no harm
Unto any living beings in the whole world,
is called by me “unfettered.”
Jainism. Akaranga Sutra 7.3.1
CHRISTIANITY
Love does no harm to its neighbors. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Romans 13:10
ISLAM
There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm. Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 32
Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed reckon your deeds. Hajj Khutba (Farewell Address of Prophet Mohammed)
BUDDHISM
All tremble at violence; life is dear to all. Putting oneself in the place of another, one should not harm nor cause another to harm. Dhammapada 130
HINDUISM
Abstention of injury—by act, thought, and word, in respect to all creatures— Compassion and charity constitute behavior that is worthy of praise. The act or exertion by which others are not benefited should never be done. Mahabharata, Santiparva 124.65
Righteousness was declared for restraining creatures from injuring one another. Therefore, that is righteousness which prevents injury to creatures. Mahabharata, Santiparva 109.111
JUDAISM
You shall not murder. Exodus 20.13
When a man or woman harms another in any way, breaking faith with the Lord, that person is guilty… Numbers 5.6
CONFUCIANISM
In following the Way, the noble-minded treasure three things: A manner free of violence and arrogance, a countenance full of sincerity and trust, a voice free of vulgarity and impropriety. Analects 8.4
TAOISM
There are some people whose behavior is unrighteous… with brutality they do harm and damage. Treatise on Response & Retribution, part 3
In dealing with others, be gentle and kind. Tao Te Ching 8
*Here are a few musical links to help reinforce the concept and offer encouragement, helping to deepen our understanding of the theme and inviting us to reflect on God's compassion for us, as we are called to extend the same compassion to others.
The Prayer https://youtu.be/wnvzwAPqniU?si=nJ2sUdO3Qicc71Go
Love you Like He Loves Me https://suno.com/song/3da4c936-b2cf-4d33-8fc4-967abd882a51
Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace https://youtu.be/rREWo9SqDxI
Let There Be Peace On Earth https://youtu.be/_AMvzan3EKM
*Owen is our voice of a younger generation, and he is helping us stay current with a modern take on a timeless theme. This track offers an unconventional look at what it means to love your neighbor.
Owen's pick!
If You Want Love https://youtu.be/--f6V5Jw0Qc
Hi Everyone,
This week we’re reflecting on the simple but powerful idea: do no harm.
Compassion is not only about avoiding harm. It is about noticing where harm might occur and choosing to remove it if we can. Even small acts can make the road gentler for those who come after us.
Don’t harm others,
A person who is without desire and has no harm
Unto any living beings in the whole world,
is called by me “unfettered.”
Jainism. Akaranga Sutra 7.3.1
CHRISTIANITY
Love does no harm to its neighbors. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Romans 13:10
ISLAM
There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm. Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 32
Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed reckon your deeds. Hajj Khutba (Farewell Address of Prophet Mohammed)
BUDDHISM
All tremble at violence; life is dear to all. Putting oneself in the place of another, one should not harm nor cause another to harm. Dhammapada 130
HINDUISM
Abstention of injury—by act, thought, and word, in respect to all creatures— Compassion and charity constitute behavior that is worthy of praise. The act or exertion by which others are not benefited should never be done. Mahabharata, Santiparva 124.65
Righteousness was declared for restraining creatures from injuring one another. Therefore, that is righteousness which prevents injury to creatures. Mahabharata, Santiparva 109.111
JUDAISM
You shall not murder. Exodus 20.13
When a man or woman harms another in any way, breaking faith with the Lord, that person is guilty… Numbers 5.6
CONFUCIANISM
In following the Way, the noble-minded treasure three things: A manner free of violence and arrogance, a countenance full of sincerity and trust, a voice free of vulgarity and impropriety. Analects 8.4
TAOISM
There are some people whose behavior is unrighteous… with brutality they do harm and damage. Treatise on Response & Retribution, part 3
In dealing with others, be gentle and kind. Tao Te Ching 8
*Here are a few musical links to help reinforce the concept and offer encouragement, helping to deepen our understanding of the theme and inviting us to reflect on God's compassion for us, as we are called to extend the same compassion to others.
The Prayer https://youtu.be/wnvzwAPqniU?si=nJ2sUdO3Qicc71Go
Love you Like He Loves Me https://suno.com/song/3da4c936-b2cf-4d33-8fc4-967abd882a51
Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace https://youtu.be/rREWo9SqDxI
Let There Be Peace On Earth https://youtu.be/_AMvzan3EKM
*Owen is our voice of a younger generation, and he is helping us stay current with a modern take on a timeless theme. This track offers an unconventional look at what it means to love your neighbor.
Owen's pick!
If You Want Love https://youtu.be/--f6V5Jw0Qc
