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“Through watering the ground of affectionate love with cherishing love, And then sowing the seeds of wishing love and compassion, the medicinal tree of Bodhichitta will grow.”

Quote by Je Tsongkhapa

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Je Tsongkhapa
Je Tsongkhapa

Je Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) was a prominent Tibetan Buddhist monk and the founder of the Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) school. His life and teachings had a profound impact on the development of Tibetan Buddhism. more

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