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“The Dalai Lama says don't pray for peace, don't wait for peace, don't talk about peace - do it right now.” quote by Pico Iyer — Download Open image

“The Dalai Lama says don't pray for peace, don't wait for peace, don't talk about peace - do it right now.”

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