"The root of compassion is not empathy; that……" — Ram Dass
"The root of compassion is not empathy; that is kindness. Kindness is great, but it is not the ultimate compassion. Ultimate compassion relieves the suffering that comes from separateness. The suffering that comes from separateness is relieved only when you are fully present with another person, not when you are separately present."
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237 Quotes by Ram Dass
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We gain internal freedom through external actions.
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Be open to all teachers And all teachings, And listen with your heart.
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Be patient. You'll know when it's time for you to wake up and move ahead.
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Faith, consciousness, and awareness all exist beyond the thinking mind.
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Real happiness lies in that which never comes nor goes, but simply is.
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A Oneness of all. An evolution in consciousness of us all that isn't about the egos.
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