The difference between ordinary beings and Enlightened Beings lies in the mind. Reform must start from inside our minds. The mind of true sincerity, purity and equality can eliminate all karmic obstacles accumulated over infinite eons. The Mahayana sutras teach us that The mind encompasses the universe and all Buddha Lands . It is often said in Buddhism that Compassion is the essence, accommodating means are the way to guide people with different capacities .
Compassion is sincere loving-kindness.
Pure and equal loving-kindness is compassion that encompasses the whole universe. In religious teachings, it is often spoken of how God loves everyone . Thus, we come to realize that the only one genuine thing in the whole universe is loving-kindness. Loving and caring for all sentient beings in the universe is truly loving ourselves. The sutras clearly explain the true reality and the Law of Cause and Effect.