Download or read book Compassion in the World's Religions written by Anindita Niyogi Balslev and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2010 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume religious scholars from different religions as well as political leaders explore the notion of compassion in their respective tradition and its relevance for today. The whole endeavour is underpinned by the conviction that compassion is not just a fleeting sentiment but a shared value of utmost importance. The contributions are the fruit of two conferences held in the run-up to the 2009 Parliament of the World's Religions.