Buddhism Quote by Slavoj Žižek

Compassion allows us to accept everything. That's why there's always a tear in the eye of the Buddha that no one sees, for the…

— Frederick Lenz

“Buddha has great compassion that is completely impartial, embracing all living beings without discrimination.”

— Kelsang Gyatso

Many Buddhist teachers have described compassion as the ability to react freely and accurately in any situation. Being nice or feeling sorry for someone…

— Issan Dorsey

“Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön warns against what she insightfully terms “idiot compassion”—using kindness to avoid conflict when a resounding “no” is required. I completely…

— Judith Orloff

The rationale for universal compassion is based on the same principle of spiritual democracy. It is the recognition of the fact that every living…

— Dalai Lama

According to Buddhist scriptures, compassion is the "quivering of the pure heart" when we have allowed ourselves to be touched by the pain of…

— Jack Kornfield

I admire the fact that the central core of Buddhist teaching involves mindfulness and loving kindness and compassion.

— Ron Reagan

“Self-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion. When we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom…

— Michele Borba

True compassion is not just an emotional response, but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude toward others does not…

— Dalai Lama

“At first, as we undertake the cultivation of compassion, we may feel genuine empathy with others in pain or difficulty. This happens when we…

— Joseph Goldstein

Self-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion. When we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom…

— Daniel Goleman

One of Buddhism’s main practices is understanding and experiencing compassion, and how that ultimately is a road to happiness.

— Goldie Hawn