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“Be blissful and enjoy your life; do not let yourself become obsessed with anything. Determine to use the rest of your life to benefit others as much as possible.”

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Thubten Yeshe
Thubten Yeshe

Thubten Yeshe was a significant figure in the mid-20th century who had a profound impact on the spread of Tibetan Buddhism. Born in 1935 and passing away on March 3, 1984, Thubten Yeshe is renowned for his role in introducing Buddhism to the Western world. more

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