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 or an enemy, as long as that person wishes for peace and happiness and wishes to overcome suffering, then on that basis we develop genuine concern for his or her problem. This is genuine compassion. Usually when we are concerned about a close friend, we call this compassion. This is not compassion; it is attachment. Even in marriage, those marriages that last only a short time do so because of attachment although it is generally present but because there is also compassion. Marriages that last only a short time do so because of a lack of compassion; there is only emotional attachment based on projection and expectation. When the only bond between close friends is attachment, then even a minor issue may cause ones projections to change. As soon as our projections change, the attachment disappears because that attachment was based solely on projection and expectation. It is possible to have compassion without attachment and similarly, to have anger without hatred. Therefore we need to clarify the distinctions between compassion and attachment, and between anger and hatred. Such clarity is useful in our daily life and in our efforts towards world peace. I consider these to be basic spiritual values for the happiness of all human beings, regardless of whether one is a believer or a nonbeliever.  Dalai Lama quotes Words were never invented to fully explain the peaceful aura that surrounds us when we are in communion with minds of the same thoughts. Anonymous quotes There may be those on earth who dress better or eat better, but those who enjoy the peace of God sleep better. Anonymous quotes There can never be peace between nations until there is first known that true peace which
is within the souls of men. Anonymous quotes I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality. Anonymous quotes Marriage is the result of the longing for the deep, deep peace of the double bed after the hurly-burly of the chaise longue. Anonymous quotes Until you make peace with who you are, you'll never be content with what you have. Anonymous quotes It's not peace I want, not mere contentment. It's boundless joy and ecstasy for me. Anonymous quotes Amazing, isn't it, how some see the basket half empty and others see it half full? Some see life hopeless, some hopeful. Even when things are less than perfect, if you can think of the good, the beautiful, the hopeful, you'll be more than sustained, you'll conquer. Whatever is true... whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely... think about such things... put them into practice, and the God of Peace will be with you. Anonymous quotes Other people do not have to change for us to experience peace of mind. Anonymous quotes | 
