Altruism

“Altruism the best source of happiness”- Dalai Lama

Altruism or selflessness is the concern for the welfare of others. It is a traditional

virtue in many cultures and a core aspect of various religious traditions and secular
worldviews, though the concept of ‘others’ toward whom concern should be
directed can vary among cultures and religions. Altruism or selflessness is the
opposite of selfishness.

Eg; Helping someone despite personal costs or risks.

Altruism v/s compassion

Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” Compassion is not the same
as empathy or altruism, though the concepts are related. While empathy refers more
generally to our ability to take the perspective of and feel the emotions of another
person, compassion is when those feelings and thoughts include the desire to help.
Altruism, in turn, is the kind, selfless behaviour often prompted by feelings of
compassion, though one can feel compassion without acting on it, and altruism isn’t
always motivated by compassion.
Eg: compassion towards weaker section