A friend of mine just got life in jail
Hi so I just kind of want to know how I can deal with this. He did one of the most evil acts in the world but a part of me still loves him, but another art of me hates him too and I feel torn between the two. I feel like the part that hates him is more me feeling like I HAVE to hate him and that it’s disgusting to have any form of empathy for him. But knew him very well I understand some nuances behind him and whilst nothing can change what he’s done it’s hard to balance that with what I knew of him. He was always kind to me and others I was genuinely hit back when I found this out.
It’s good that he has faced consequences I’m more or less wondering if me being compassionate to him would be an evil act. He was always interested in my journey with Buddhism but never learnt because by his words “it wasn’t possible for him” I think he’s allowed books and gifts so I wanted to by him some scripture and stories. If any of you know anything that maybe is suitable for a person like him and in his situation something that can somehow help him find peace with no his actions and with his future life in jail that would be helpful.