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Compassion Quote by Dalai Lama, The

“The fundamental question is how to develop and maintain compassion.” quote by Dalai Lama, The
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““The fundamental question is how to develop and maintain compassion.””

Dalai Lama, The

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview, Dalai Lama, 2000

Compassion must be cultivated and sustained through conscious effort and practice.

In simple terms: Compassion needs ongoing care.

Key Takeaway

Practice empathy daily.

Themes

compassion mindfulness ethics

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth
  • education
  • healthcare

Key Concepts

Buddhist philosophy emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you nurture compassion in difficult times?
  • What practices help sustain empathy?
A Different Perspective

Compassion can be challenging when faced with personal pain.

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