My other passions outside of gastronomy include history, philosophy, religion, and spirituality.

I’ve had the good fortune to travel the world studying with many masters and scholars. I’ve been to countless temples, churches, monasteries, and ashrams, around the world. At their highest levels, they all have a common core value and code. Compassion.

Below are some quotes and meditations from extraordinarily enlightened persons. 

CONFUCIUS

“In separateness lies the greatest misery; In compassion, lies the world’s true strength.”

JESUS CHRIST

This reflection directly echoes the teachings of Jesus Christ in the

Gospel of Luke, particularly Luke 6:36

“He commands us to be compassionate, but merciful. He reminded us that God, our father, is compassionate. God’s attitudes must become ours. Our attitude towards others should flow from God’s attitude toward us.” 

MUHAMMED

“God is kind and likes kindness in all things.”

NATIVE AMERICAN 

“We all share the same Earth Mother, regardless of race of country of origin, so lets us learn the ways of love, peace, and harmony.” ~ Sun Bear

HINDUISM

Karuṇā  (करुणा) is generally translated as compassion or mercy.

“Karuna not only transcends the world, it also transcends the self for it is the bridge to one’s higher self and the thread that binds every human being to the other as well as the mystery of creation.”

ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI

Patron Saint of Nature and Compassion, whose teachings tell us of

the compassion of Jesus Christ for healing the countless number of sick and hungry, placing the needs of the poor before our own.

BUDDHA

“You can search the entire universe for someone who deserves

your love and compassion more than you do yourself, and you will not find that

person anywhere. You more than anyone deserve your own love and compassion”

You must love for yourself in order to have compassion for others. There is an undeniable reciprocation between one’s actions and the cosmos. Hate begets hate. Love begets love. Be kind to yourself.

Namaste. Arturo