Community Quote by Dalai Lama XIV

“Living in society, we must share the suffering of our fellow citizens and practice compassion and tolerance not only toward our loved ones but also toward our enemies.” quote by Dalai Lama XIV — Download Open image

““Living in society, we must share the suffering of our fellow citizens and practice compassion and tolerance not only toward our loved ones but also toward our enemies.””

Dalai Lama XIV

About This Quote

Source Speech: Compassion talk, 2015

Society should share suffering, extending compassion to all, even enemies, fostering tolerance.

In simple terms: We must feel others' pain and be kind to everyone.

Key Takeaway

Practice universal compassion.

Themes

compassion tolerance shared suffering

Mood

calm hopeful

Type

ethical spiritual

When to use this quote

community service
conflict mediation
education

Key Concepts

empathy ethical responsibility social harmony

Questions to Reflect On

How can you cultivate empathy for an adversary?
What actions show compassion in daily life?

A Different Perspective

Hard to extend compassion to those who harm us.

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