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A pledge we must all make

Aug 20, 2025 2 mins read
A pledge we must all make

Alcohol remains one of the biggest social problems in our country. Solutions are rare, even though this substance has long been identified as a root cause of many evils—including in the teachings of Lord Buddha. While we may not be able to eliminate alcohol completely, a small initiative could make a big difference: protecting our children from early exposure to it.

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