Feeling Pride When Helping Others

Feeling Pride When Helping Others

Date Posted:
October 2005

A student expressed concerns about feeling pride when she helped others.

It’s OK to feel happiness when we help. If pride comes, think, “I am fortunate that I'm able to help.”

Focus on benefiting others. It’s OK if you want them to like you, so that you can bring them greater benefits, like teaching the Dharma.