I am my brothers keeper

I think it is interesting that when asked about his sickness, Vimalakirti says "my sickness comes from ignorance and the thirst for existence and it will last as long as do the sicknesses of all living beings." I feel that if everyone had this same mentality then the livelihood of people would be somewhat better than it is today, People now are selfish and do not care what is going on with the next person. Not saying we should be nosey, but how can one live a life of extreme wealth and privilege and not feel an aching in their heart when they see someone who is living the exact opposite, and not always by choice. I know Vimalakirti was not necessarily talking about ones quality of life, but it could be applied to this. The same with education, how is it okay that some get superior education, while others don't. There are extremes in all areas of life, healthcare, rights, jobs and pay...etc. If everyone cared about the equality of the world, and got the same "sickness" Vimalakirti  had,  a lot of problems would be alleviated.