Close friends Quote by Dalai Lama
“I would like to explain the meaning of compassion, which is often misunderstood. Genuine compassion is based not on our own projections and expectations, but rather on the rights of the other: irrespective of whether another person is a close friend”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk, Dalai Lama, 2016
Compassion means respecting others' rights, not imposing personal expectations or projections.
In simple terms: Respect others' rights, not personal expectations.
Key Takeaway
Practice empathy without self-interest.
Themes
compassion
respect
ethics
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- conflict resolution
- volunteering
- caregiving
Key Concepts
human rights
empathy
selflessness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure your compassion is unbiased?
- What rights of others do you often overlook?
A Different Perspective
Compassion can be limited by personal bias or cultural differences.
![“As we increasingly become aware of the One Life breathing in each brother form of life, we learn the meaning of compassion, which literally means to 'suffer with' ... How does [the] self cause the desire which causes suffering?...by the illusion of separateness, the unawareness of One.” quote by Christmas Humphreys](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/991/christmas-humphreys-37534_breathing_as-we-increasingly-become-aware-of-the-o_2340503.jpg)
