No 1545 of Living Life Series 1
Bo Tien 武天 says the near may be far and the far near. Those in any religion may be near to him even if they do not know him so long as they have loving kindness to all beings and people even if such people are not of their religion and will never be of their religion.
Many of those who adore him may be far from him though they think they are near if they think they are the chosen or favored ones.
Isn't that ironic more so when these few keep many others who are not with them at arm's length? Strange are the ways of some men. They talk of loving kindness but not willing to go the mile and be true to the real essence of loving kindness.
They show favor and expect to be favored. That is a hindrance and obstacle to have genuine 360 degree loving kindness. They end up loving themselves instead.
Who has Loving Kindness - The Far or The Near ? Let us hope this post can give you more food for thought.