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“That which you give to another will become your own sustenance; if you light a lamp for another, your own way will be lit.” quote by Nichiren — Download Open image

“That which you give to another will become your own sustenance; if you light a lamp for another, your own way will be lit.”

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Buddhist Giving Helping others Ifs Kindness Lamps Light Lit Sustenance Way

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