Tao Te Ching

The Power of Goodness, the Wisdom Beyond Words
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“Then there is the other kind of compassion that Mr. Gurdjieff calls idiot compassion, which is compassion with neurosis, a slimy way of trying to fulfill your desire secretly. This is your aim, but you give the appearance of being generous and impersonal.”

Chögyam Trungpa 1939 – 1987 CE
from Illusion's Game

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Chapters

Chapter 67
Three Treasures

Themes

Idiot Compassion