Quote by Dalai Lama, The Path to Tranquil
It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act. There are two aspects to action. One is to overcome the distortions and afflictions of your own mind, that is, in terms of calming and eventually dispelling anger. This is action out of compassion. The other is more social, more public. When something needs to be done in the world to rectify the wrongs, if one is really concerned with benefitting others, one needs to be engaged, involved.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the importance of taking action rather than simply feeling compassion. It suggests that to truly make a difference, one must address both personal and societal issues. The first aspect, calming one's own mind and overcoming anger, is the foundation of compassionate action. The second aspect calls for active engagement in addressing social injustices and working towards positive change. By combining internal and external efforts, individuals can authentically benefit others and work towards rectifying wrongs in the world.
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