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“True compassion is not just an emotional response but a…” quote by Dalai Lama — Download Open image

“True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason.”

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Bodhicitta Commitment Compassion Emotional Emotional response Firm Kindness and compassion Reason Response

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