Compassion Quote by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
““Once we are able to combine a feeling of empathy for others with a profound understanding of the suffering they experience, we become able to generate genuine compassion for them. We must work at this continually.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Compassion training workshop, 2018
Combining empathy with deep understanding of others’ suffering fosters genuine compassion, requiring ongoing practice.
In simple terms: Empathy plus understanding creates true compassion.
Key Takeaway
Practice empathy regularly to build compassion.
Themes
compassion
empathy
mindfulness
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Volunteer work
- mindfulness meditation
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Ethics
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sustain compassion over time?
- What practices deepen your empathy?
A Different Perspective
Compassion can be draining without self‑care.
