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Dalai Lama XIV

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and a global advocate for compassion, nonviolence, and human rights. His teachings often emphasize mindful self-care and sustaining service to others.

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Quotes by Dalai Lama XIV

In dealing with those who are undergoing great suffering, if you feel burnout setting in, it is best, for the sake of everyone, to withdraw and restore yourself. — Dalai Lama XIV

Compassion Requires Rest Before It Becomes Exhaustion

At its core, the Dalai Lama’s remark reframes withdrawal not as abandonment but as responsibility. When we accompany people through intense pain, we often imagine that constant presence is the highest form of care.

Created on: 5/6/2026