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dead threads need to stay dead. plus, since this is the Orthodox subforum and this isn’t the place for non-Orthodox tell the Orthodox what Christians should do.
Ooops! Didn't see it was from 2012! I will see myself out.
 
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At least in Buddhism, they emphasize "emptying yourself," where as in Christianity, one must be full of the Holy Spirit.

any comment, Father?

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yes, you empty yourself to be filled with God, which lets you love Him and neighbor.
 
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It is the difference between the way of weeping and the way of depersonalization. Both may be superficially similar in consequence, but different in basis. The first takes the care of the suffering self and extends it the the suffering of others. The second takes the detachment in concern of the suffering of others and applies it to the self.
 
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