A simple answer is rarely a true one. This has about as much thought put into it as the "Live, Laugh, Love" bullshit boomers share on FB
Here you go 🤗
This one is true.
Compassion is one of the four immeasurable minds and isn't sepetate from the other three.
Without the desire to transform your own suffering, and the suffering of others, unbounded joy is impossible.
Yes, you can find temporary satisfaction in materialistic pursuits.
But real happiness is something we share with others. And without compassion we can't connect to others and their suffering.
Compassion is the bridge that connects us. Without it we just cycle in Samsara.
Here's a much more in depth answer.
But the conclusion is the same.
https://www.dalailama.com/messages/compassion-and-human-values/compassion-as-the-source-of-happiness
