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What does it mean?
Bodhicitta revives beings; serving others fulfills your own needs too.
In plain terms
Helping others helps you too.
What can you take from it?
Serve others to fulfill your own needs.

Where it applies

  • spiritual practice
  • community service
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • practice altruism
  • focus on others

Questions to consider

  • Why does helping others help yourself?
  • What is Bodhicitta?

Another view

Self-care is also necessary alongside serving others.

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