benevolence; mercy; compassionate heart
A somewhat formal or literary term for a compassionate, merciful heart; often used in Buddhist or ethical contexts.
Everyone was moved by his actions filled with benevolence.
In Buddhism, it is taught that a compassionate heart should be directed toward all living beings.
Compound of 慈 (mercy, affection) and 心 (heart, mind). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is used in classical and Buddhist texts.