Dalai Lama XivThe topic of compassion is not at all religious business; it is important to know it is human business, it is a question of human survival.
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Compassion is a quality that is deeply rooted in the human experience. It is a quality that allows us to see the world as another person might. In other words, it allows us to see the world as a stranger. The ability to love and be loved goes beyond religion because it exists in all cultures and all ages.
It exists among those who believe in God and those who do not. The ability to be compassionate is a part of our humanity, not a religious phenomenon.
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