Dalai Lama Compassion

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The Dalai Lama defines compassion as having much empathy for others’ till we can start to share each others’ own suffering. Empathy should be presented towards all beings including our enemies; that is the most effortless and purest form of compassion. The Dalai Lama would argue that when it comes to the use of compassion in our professional life is somewhat crucial or else “our activities are in danger of becoming destructive.” (Dalai Lama, pg. 64). This meaning that we wouldn’t consider the things we do or the decisions we make and how that might affect others’. The ideal of compassion can be applied to the professional life in many ways, such as leadership, relationships, job fulfillment and performance. The ethics of compassion in …show more content…

When there is a greater understanding of others’ feelings and faults it could create good relationships with all sorts of people in the workplace. Taking the time to get to know the people you will be working with, whether they are co-workers or clients, is something to consider. That person will appreciate your interest in them and create a sense of comfort ability. The use of compassion could give you a better perception of things in life and allows you to react to different people and situations in a more positive way. Recognizing certain characteristics about yourself that could potentially hurt people or make situations more difficult for them is a good way to figure out how not to act when it comes to others’ feelings is also compassionate, which would help in maintaining good …show more content…

He makes it a point that when we really feel the need to help others out of spite we feel more at peace with ourselves and that creates a building block for our own happiness and enjoyment of all things. The Dalai Lama argues where else could the greatest and most meaningful form of happiness come from if not from sharing the love and understanding with every person on earth regardless of your dislike in them, the difference in social class, or the level of work you do at your jobs. He says, “Compassion and love are not mere luxuries. As the source both of inner and external peace, they are the fundamental to the continued survival of our species.” (Dalai Lama, pg. 67). In other words, unconditional love is what keeps our human existence alive and

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