Compassion Vs Empathy

Empathy is the ability to imagine and share the feelings, emotions and views of others. But if we only practice empathy, we may get overwhelmed ourselves, if we empathize with those who are experiencing extreme suffering.
Compassion ('Karuṇā') goes beyond experiencing others' suffering; it focuses on wishing them to be free from all pain and hardship. Developing the intention: "May you be free from all suffering" is not weighing us down, but uplifts and beautifies our own mind.

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