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Old Feb 08, 2018, 09:58 AM
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I found that the only way we can extend compassion to others is to first have compassion for ourselves.
I am not so sure about this DechanDawa. A person can have a great deal of compassion for others and not so much for self, too much empathy for others and not enough for self.