I would like to explain the meaning of compassion, which is often misunderstood. Genuine compassion is based not on our own projections and expectations, but rather on the rights of the other irrespective of whether another person is a close friend. (Dalai Lama)

I would like to explain the meaning of compassion, which is often misunderstood. Genuine compassion is based not on our own projections and expectations, but rather on the rights of the other irrespective of whether another person is a close friend.

Dalai Lama

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