Compassion Quote by Dalai Lama XIV
““Then having seen all sentient beings as equal, with no difference between them, you should meditate on sentient beings to whom you are indifferent. When the compassion you feel toward them is the same as the compassion you feel toward your friends and relatives, meditate on compassion for all sentient beings throughout the ten directions of the universe. When””
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Buddhist Compassion Meditation, 2018
Seeing all beings as equal, one should extend the same compassion felt for loved ones to all sentient beings everywhere.
In simple terms: Treat everyone with equal compassion.
Key Takeaway
Practice universal compassion daily.
Themes
ethics
spirituality
compassion
equality
mindfulness
Mood
spiritual
inspirational
Type
philosophical
meditative
When to use this quote
- Personal meditation
- community service
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Buddhist ethics
interconnectedness
meditative practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate compassion for those you feel indifferent toward?
- What practices help expand empathy?
A Different Perspective
Human bias may limit true impartiality.
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