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The essence of compassion is a desire to alleviate the suffering of others and to promote their well-being ✨ Dalai Lama (2012). Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World, p.11, Random House
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The essence of compassion is a desire to alleviate the suffering of others and to promote their well-being ✨ Dalai Lama (2012). Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World, p.11, Random House

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