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Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.

Pema Chodron

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Pema Chodron
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: July 14
Clergyman
Philosopher
Writer
New York City
New York
Deirdre Blomfield-Brow
Compassion
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Humanity
Real
Vengeance
Mindfulness
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Empathy
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