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To contrast all the interest in our next World War as it begins, fascination with biblical prophecy as it seems to pertain to current events, I would again like to show you an alternate view of "how the world works."

First, I offer another quote brought to us by the Dzogchen Organization.

Everybody has the beauty of enlightenment in his or her own mind. Buddhahood is within yourself. Wisdom is within yourself; it cannot be found somewhere else.

      ~ His Holiness the Twelfth Gyalwang Drukpa

While the Western world implodes from its own carelessness, bringing on war and environmental damage, a few quiet people around the world are devoting their lives to improve whatever will be left of the planet after Western ideals run their inevitable course. While other religious icons recline in riches accumulated over centuries, making pronouncements based on medieval practices, some people of modest means are living lives of compassion caring for others in need. From his web site:

Dear My Friends,
On this small planet, in the daily dreams of our life, beneficial deeds are always recommended, simply because we are all born to help each other.

By sharing our love with different expressions and through the practice of generosity, morality and understanding, we will then be fulfilling our purpose of being members of the human race.

How refreshing that a person take such a stance wholly unheard in our dysfunctional society. How rare is the individual whom advances the well being of others over himself? If, as is often quoted, the "meek shall inherit the earth," I dearly hope people like the Twelfth Gyalwang Drukpa survive to bring the dregs of humanity back from the ashes of our current conflagrations. 

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