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“In Buddhism, compassion always goes with wisdom. Compassion without wisdom is not understood to be true compassion, and wisdom without compassion is not true wisdom.” quote by Masao Abe
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“In Buddhism, compassion always goes with wisdom. Compassion without wisdom is not understood to be true compassion, and wisdom without compassion is not true wisdom.”

Masao Abe

About This Quote

Source Book: The Buddhist Way of Understanding, 1995

Compassion must be guided by wisdom to be genuine; wisdom alone is incomplete without compassion.

In simple terms: Compassion and wisdom must coexist.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate both qualities.

Themes

compassion wisdom balance

Mood

reflective calm

Type

spiritual educational

When to use this quote

  • meditation practice
  • teaching
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Buddhist ethics spiritual development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does wisdom shape compassionate action?
  • What practices nurture both?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on intellect may neglect emotional insight.

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