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“The fruit of meditation is not the absence of thoughts, but the fact that thoughts cease to harm us. Once enemies, they become friends.”

Quote by Bokar Rinpoche

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Bokar Rinpoche, who lived from 1940 to August 17, 2004, was a mysterious religious leader. His life and achievements are not well-documented, but his influence in the Tibetan Buddhist community is significant. more

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