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Compassion for oneself is just as important as compassion for others from "summary" of Buddhism for Beginners by Thubten Chodron
In order to cultivate compassion for others, it is essential to first develop a sense of compassion for oneself. This may seem counterintuitive at first, as many of us are taught to put the needs of others before our own. However, in the Buddhist tradition, self-compassion is considered a crucial foundation for extending compassion to others. When we are kind and gentle with ourselves, we are better able to understand our own suffering and thereby empathize with the suffering of others. By recognizing our own vulnerabilities and struggles, we can relate to the experiences of those around us with greater empathy an...
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