Compassion and Action

The transcript discusses the Stanford Prison Experiment and a discourse with the Dalai Lama on compassion and social engagement. The Dalai Lama believes in universal compassion to eliminate evil, but the speaker argues that compassion must be coupled with action to effect change. The need for heroic action alongside empathy and compassion is emphasized.

What is the main question the speaker poses to the Dalai Lama?

• What is the role of meditation in compassion?

• Is compassion alone enough in a world filled with evil?

• Can empathy exist without compassion?

• How can we eliminate evil from the world?

How does the Dalai Lama initially respond to the speaker's question?

• He provides a detailed explanation.

• He remains silent.

• He asks for examples through his translator.

• He disagrees with the speaker.

What belief does the Dalai Lama hold about compassion?

• Compassion will eventually lead to the end of evil.

• Compassion is only for the privileged.

• Compassion should be replaced by meditation.

• Compassion is unnecessary in modern society.

According to the speaker, what is necessary to accompany empathy and compassion?

• More meditation

• Financial support

• Heroic action

• Increased awareness

What does the speaker suggest is the difference between compassion and empathy?

• Compassion is action, empathy is passive.

• Compassion is passive, empathy is action.

• Compassion is awareness, empathy is feeling.

• Compassion is feeling, empathy is awareness.