Arise Quote by Dalai Lama
““Contemplating this suffering which is unbearable to us, and is unbearable to others, too, can produce awake mind, which arises from the compassion that wishes to free all living beings from suffering.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Teachings on Compassion, 2000s
Suffering shared by many can awaken compassion, leading to a mind that seeks to alleviate all suffering
In simple terms: Shared suffering awakens compassion to free all from suffering
Key Takeaway
Cultivate compassion to relieve suffering
Themes
compassion
mindfulness
interconnectedness
altruism
Mood
serene
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mental health work
- conflict resolution
- social work
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
empathic awareness
psychology of suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal compassion translate into collective action?
- What practices deepen compassionate awareness?
A Different Perspective
Compassion alone may not solve systemic causes of suffering
