Greetings Zilong from mainland North America! Yes, as you point out, there is so much "innate, dormant, and unquenchable thirst for compassion, community, and service" among all people. The fact that such a place was directly across the street from where you were staying in China no way surprises me. The world we see and experience frequently is more of a reflection of us than it is of the world, and you tend to see the good in others. I wish you the deepening of wisdom and compassion during your travels, and thank you for sharing these stories with the world.