Although each of us has our own personality, our circle of friends can influence and change us. So it is important to rely on friends who have intelligence and integrity.

17th Karmapa

from the book The Future Is Now: Timely Advice for Creating a Better World

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• Intelligence
• Just for the fun of it
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• Living harmoniously with others
• Human life
• Lighten up
• Guidance on the own path
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• Dialogue
• Impermanence
• How to decide
• Reactions
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