"Why Me Alone...?" The Thread of Compassion That Saves from the Darkness of Comparison｜Teachings of Buddhism The Divine Buddhism Wisdom Adit's Journey to Understanding Suffering Adit, a young man burdened by his father's accident and financial struggles, feels isolated in his suffering. After a chance encounter with the Village Elder, he is encouraged to seek wisdom from the Buddha. In the forest, the Buddha teaches Adit that suffering is universal and that by opening his heart to the struggles of others, he can find peace. This transformative journey helps Adit realise that he is not alone in his pain. The Healing Power of Shared Suffering Adit returns to his village carrying the Buddha's teachings, discovering the shared pain of his neighbours. Through listening and engaging with their struggles, he learns that understanding others' suffering lightens his own burdens. Despite personal loss, Adit finds strength in compassion and impermanence, leading him to help rebuild the community. His journey reveals that sharing suffering fosters connection and peace. #suffering #compassion #Buddhism #selfdiscovery #mentalhealth #compassion #community #suffering #impermanence #kindness Recommended books: 1, Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life Héctor García (Autor), Francesc Miralles (Autor) 2, The Life-Changing Power of Gratitude Marc Reklau (Autor) 3, The Cat Who Taught Zen James Norbury (Autor) 4, The Power of Now: (20th Anniversary Edition) Eckhart Tolle (Autor) 5, The Book of Ichigo Ichie: The Art of Making the Most of Every Moment, the Japanese Way