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“The towns and countryside that the traveller sees through a train window do not slow down the train, nor does the train affect them. Neither disturbs the other. This is how you should see the thoughts that pass through your mind when you meditate.”

Quote by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

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Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991) was a distinguished Tibetan poet and a prominent figure in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Renowned for his literary contributions and spiritual teachings, Rinpoche was a tulku, a reincarnated lama, recognized for his profound wisdom and compassionate nature. more

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