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“I want people to know you can live a life that is less aggressive and still have success.”

Quote by Sakyong Mipham

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Sakyong Mipham, born in 1962, is an influential spiritual leader and Buddhist teacher. He is known for his unique leadership style and modern interpretations of traditional Buddhist teachings. more

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“People can be trained in certain principles, but then they actually have to apply them and try them out.”

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“What is amazing is how stuck people are in their own habits. It is really hard to get people out of their habits. But once they shift, it also is amazing how rapid the progress can be.”

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