Symbols of kindness and compassion

Shepherd's staff - In Christian teachings, the shepherd shows love and care towards his sheep. A shepherd's staff, therefore, is a symbol of this care in Christian literature.

Feather - Soft and delicate feathers are a symbol of gentleness and kindness, mainly because they are associated with birds, which are often holy or sacred.

Lotus flower - The lotus flower represents purity and compassion in both Buddhism and Hinduism. It is also a symbol of the path from suffering to enlightenment.

Om - Om is a sacred syllable in the Tibetan Buddhism mantra of compassion: "Om mani padme hum."

Stupa spire - A stupa is a monument that is found all over the world. They are often topped with a spire that represents the Buddha and that is associated with compassion.

Heart chakra - According to Hindu teachings, the body has seven different chakras. The heart chakra is associated with kindness, compassion, and love.

Strength tarot card - The strength tarot card is ninth in the deck. Its meaning runs deeper than just physical strength and extends to harmony, compassion, and strength.

White parrot - White parrots have come to symbolize compassion because of their association with the goddess Guan Yin. She is often depicted with this beautiful white bird.

Hringhorni - This Norse ship Hringhorni belonged to the most beloved Norse god, Baldur. He represented kindness and light, and when he died his body was laid in this ship.

Dove - While in some cultures the dove represents peace or love, in Native American cultures it represents kindness and gentleness.

Deer - Deer are considered to be very gentle creatures. They symbolize kindness because of the way they live in peaceful harmony with the world around them.

Pelican - The pelican is a symbol of kindness in Christian teachings. It also represents compassion and sacrifice to a certain extent.

Elephant - Elephants, too, symbolize gentleness and compassion. Despite their size, these majestic creatures are almost always peaceful towards other animals.

Bluebells - These trumpet-shaped English flowers, sometimes referred to as "fairy flowers," are a beautiful symbol of kindness.

Anthurium - This plant is a tropical evergreen that symbolizes kindness. It has heart-shaped leaves and makes a great gift.

White jasmine - According to Hindu teachings, each petal of this tiny and fragile flower has a different meaning. Those meanings are compassion, modesty, patience, selflessness, and integrity.