Compassion Quote by Lobsang Tenzin
“A compassionate mind is very difficult to cultivate because compassion demands a sense of equality between all living beings.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Buddhist Studies Conference, 2015
Cultivating compassion is hard because it requires seeing all beings as equal.
In simple terms: Compassion needs equality, which is tough.
Practice equality to foster compassion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- community service
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can true equality be felt toward all?
- What practices help bridge the gap?
Equality may clash with ingrained hierarchies.