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“When I came to the West, I realized there was much hunger for spiritual teachings, but no environment for spirituality.”

Quote by Sogyal Rinpoche

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Sogyal Rinpoche

Sogyal Rinpoche, born in 1947, is a renowned Tibetan Buddhist Lama. He is known for his profound insights into the modern world and his efforts in popularizing Tibetan Buddhism. more

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