May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.  

In this second verse, we generate the mind of Compassion. From the very depths of our heart, we radiate in all directions the sincere wish for all living beings to be free from suffering and the causes that bring suffering.  

The immeasurable quality of Compassion (Mercy) is a wise heartfelt motivation to relieve the pain, sorrow, and suffering of others.  

This sublime Compassion arises from our genuine concern for others and manifests as selfless acts of physical and spiritual charity.  

With true Compassion we have deep insight into the causes of human suffering.

Therefore, we are able to serve others in wise, loving, calm, and skillful ways without being overwhelmed by our feelings of pity, grief, or sadness.  

In this way, Compassion opens the heart and dissolves cruelty, selfishness, and narrow-mindedness.

Our Compassion—our sincere wish that all beings be free from suffering—must extend even further than those to whom we feel close. Our Compassion must extend to and embrace all living beings throughout all realms of existence for it to become sublime, limitless, and immeasurable.

Source: Used with permission from https://sourcepointglobaloutreach.org/what-we-offer/