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Seeds of Compassion
College of Education Danforth students and L4L scholars respond to two questions:
"What is compassion?"
"Can compassion be taught?"
Seeds of Compassion is an initiative to nurture kindness and compassion in the world starting with children and all those who touch their lives. At the base of Seeds of Compassion is a premise that when 
children grow from strong foundations emotionally, socially and cognitively, they can develop into happy, successful, compassionate adults and positive members of society. What we do to nurture our children and youth is essential to preparing them for success in school and life.
In anticipation of the Seeds of Compassion Gathering, and of the visit by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Seattle, we asked fifteen College of Education graduate students these two fundamental questions about compassion...
"What is compassion?"
"Can compassion be taught?"
SEEDS OF COMPASSION GATHERING
APRIL 11–15, 2008, SEATTLE, WA
An unprecedented gathering to engage the hearts and minds of our community by highlighting the vision, science, and programs of early social, emotional, and cognitive learning.
Anchored by the deep wisdom of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this 
community–focused event will celebrate and explore the relationships, programs and tools that nurture and empower children, families and communities to be compassionate members of society.
Each of the 5 days will provide parents, educators, business and community leaders with an opportunity to better understand the real benefits of compassion, and concrete steps on how to bring compassion into their lives.
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