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Karuna (originally a Pali word; also regarded as a Sanskrit word) is the Jainist concept of Love . It is also translated as " Compassion ," a key concept of Mahayana Buddhism (see Bodhisattva and Avalokitesvara ). As Mercy , it is the special Kindness shown to those who suffer. It is considered the indispensable complement to enlightened Wisdom or '' Prajña ''. Compassion is important in all schools of Buddhism.


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