“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”

What does it mean?

Caring about other people's suffering helps them, and it also makes us happier ourselves.

Key vocabulary

compassion

caring about other people's suffering and wanting to help

• “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”– Often attributed to Dalai Lama
• “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”– Often attributed to Dalai Lama