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To practice Buddhism, you must care not only for yourself but for society.
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This says that practicing Buddhism involves more than personal care or private spiritual effort. It also requires concern for society and the well-being of other people. The quote presents compassion as something that extends beyond the individual.
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- Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, Georgetown University
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- Official Statement
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