Bodhisattva Quote by Tenzin Palmo
“Some students went to Milarepa and said, we should stop living in caves and meditating because we should go out and help beings as bodhisattvas. And Milarepa said that as long as space exists, so long will there be beings for you to help.”
About This Quote
Milarepa teaches that as long as there is space, there will always be beings in need of help, so the work of compassion never ends.
In simple terms: Compassion is endless while space exists.
Key Takeaway
Keep helping while you can.
Themes
compassion
interdependence
spiritual duty
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- monastic life
- social work
- environmental activism
- daily kindness
Key Concepts
Bodhisattva ideal
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal limits with the desire to help?
- What practices sustain long‑term compassion?
A Different Perspective
Even when space seems limited, personal capacity may be exhausted.
