--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Throughout my life, until this very…" description: "\"“Throughout my life, until this very moment, whatever virtue I have accomplished, including any benefit that may come from this book, I dedicate to the..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d84/pema-ch-dr-n-327_books_throughout-my-life-until-this-very-momen_2332370.jpg" --- # Throughout my life, until this very moment, whatever… ![“Throughout my life, until this very moment, whatever virtue I have accomplished, including any benefit that may come from this book, I dedicate to the welfare of all beings. May the roots of suffering diminish. May warfare, violence, neglect, indifference, and addiction also decrease. May the…” quote by Pema Chödrön](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d84/pema-ch-dr-n-327_books_throughout-my-life-until-this-very-momen_2332370.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d84/pema-ch-dr-n-327_books_throughout-my-life-until-this-very-momen_2332370.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d84/pema-ch-dr-n-327_books_throughout-my-life-until-this-very-momen_2332370.jpg) > ““Throughout my life, until this very moment, whatever virtue I have accomplished, including any benefit that may come from this book, I dedicate to the welfare of all beings. May the roots of suffering diminish. May warfare, violence, neglect, indifference, and addiction also decrease. May the wisdom and compassion of all beings increase, now and in the future. May we clearly see all the barriers we erect between ourselves and others to be as insubstantial as our dreams. May we appreciate the great perfection of all phenomena. May we continue to open our hearts and minds, in order to work ceaselessly for the benefit of all beings. May we go to the places that scare us. May we lead the life of a warrior.”” [Pema Chödrön](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pema-ch-dr-n/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Dedicate personal achievements to universal welfare, wishing reduction of suffering and increase of wisdom and compassion for all. **In simple terms:** Offer all good deeds to help everyone. Key Takeaway Live with compassion and courage. Themes compassion service warrior spirit mindfulness Mood hopeful inspirational Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - meditation retreats - social activism - conflict mediation - personal growth - community service Key Concepts interdependence emptiness bodhicitta Questions to Reflect On - What does “warrior” mean to you? - How can you act on these wishes daily? 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