I recognize that this wish to create a better society, end all the suffering of all beings everywhere, and protect the entire planet may not seem particularly feasible. But whether or not we accomplish such goals in our lifetime, it is nevertheless deeply meaningful to cultivate such a vast sense of responsibility, and the wholehearted wish to be able to benefit others. This outlook is so wholesome and noble that it is worth developing, regardless of the probability of actually accomplishing such a vast vision.

17th Karmapa

from the book The Heart Is Noble: Changing the World from the Inside Out

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• Facing Impermanence Wisely
• Greed is a recipe for dissatisfaction
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• True Wealth
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• Protective Inner Wisdom
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• Healthy relationships
• There are no fixed starting points
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