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We received an overwhelming response to our Dalai Lama Kindness contest. It was almost impossible to discern the “best” tales of compassion—as several readers pointed out, all acts of kindness are blessed, precious things. But we managed to select 20 responses that moved us to tears or joy and seemed to capture the message of…