“The experience of emptiness is not found outside the world of ordinary appearance, as many people mistakenly assume. In truth, we experience emptiness when the mind is free of grasping at appearance.”
Quote by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
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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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