--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: All the suffering there is in this world…" description: "\"“All the suffering there is in this world arises from wishing our self to be happy. All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d2/shantideva-10592_happiness_all-the-suffering-there-is-in-this-world_699229.jpg" --- # All the suffering there is in this world arises from… ![“All the suffering there is in this world arises from wishing our self to be happy. All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” quote by Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d2/shantideva-10592_happiness_all-the-suffering-there-is-in-this-world_699229.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d2/shantideva-10592_happiness_all-the-suffering-there-is-in-this-world_699229.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d2/shantideva-10592_happiness_all-the-suffering-there-is-in-this-world_699229.jpg) > ““All the suffering there is in this world arises from wishing our self to be happy. All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.”” [Shantideva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shantideva/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Happiness arises from altruism, while personal desire creates suffering. **In simple terms:** Selfless desire brings joy. Key Takeaway Practice compassion for others. Themes compassion desire happiness altruism Mood calm hopeful serene Type spiritual ethical When to use this quote - volunteering - meditation - community service - relationship building Key Concepts Buddhist ethics psychology Questions to Reflect On - How can you shift focus from self to others? - What small acts of kindness can you start today? A Different Perspective Self‑centered goals can still be meaningful. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Happiness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/happiness/) [Suffering](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/suffering/) ## Related quotes > [All the happiness there is in the world arises from wishing others to be happy.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/all-the-happiness-there-is-in-the-world-arises-from-wishing-others-to/) [Geshe Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/geshe-kelsang-gyatso/) > [All the happiness there is in this world Arises from wishing others to be happy. 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