<p>Correct. True compassion comes from being able to relate, to see things from the perspective of the object of compassion. While this may partially exist before wisdom, only complete realization of Emptiness gives unlimited insight into other perspectives. Normally, this ability is hindered by ego's attachments, biases, fixed views etc. The enlightened mind is completely free from these and can truly see from all perspectives, without distortion. This "knowledge of all modes" is what gives rise to true compassion.</p>

<p>Although, of course partial wisdom and partial compassion can develop together in lock-step.</p>

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Andriy Volkov
<p>If you wish to help another, you must know the solutions. Compassion is much more than empathy for &amp; acceptance of another. </p>

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Dhamma Dhatu
<p>That is to say that wisdom must come first before compassion.</p>

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Is it correct to say that true compassion (not trying to be) only manifest when there is wisdom?
# Is it correct to say that true compassion (not trying to be) only manifest when there is wisdom?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-09-15)

That is to say that wisdom must come first before compassion.

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### Answer by username_1 on 2018-09-15. Score: 2

Correct. True compassion comes from being able to relate, to see things from the perspective of the object of compassion. While this may partially exist before wisdom, only complete realization of Emptiness gives unlimited insight into other perspectives. Normally, this ability is hindered by ego's attachments, biases, fixed views etc. The enlightened mind is completely free from these and can truly see from all perspectives, without distortion. This "knowledge of all modes" is what gives rise to true compassion.

Although, of course partial wisdom and partial compassion can develop together in lock-step.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2018-09-15. Score: 1

If you wish to help another, you must know the solutions. Compassion is much more than empathy for & acceptance of another.


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