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“We cannot be fearful all the time; we have to rise above our fear, whatever is to happen to us, however our conditions may challenge us. To be fearless is a decision that one must make. And this fearlessness becomes the fundamental ground of nonviolence.”

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Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche (born October 23, 1964) is a Tibetan Buddhist lama, scholar, and teacher from the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions. Born in India, he is recognized as a reincarnation of the renowned Jamgön Kongtrul Rinpoche. He received traditional Buddhist education in Tibet and India, and later taught Dharma in the West. He founded the Naropa Bodhi Institute, focusing on integrating Buddhist wisdom with modern life. His teachings emphasize compassion, wisdom, and meditation, with a global reach. more

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