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“Eventually we will find (mostly in retrospect, of course) that we can be very grateful to those people who have made life most difficult for us.”

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Ayya Khema
Ayya Khema

Ayya Khema, born on August 25, 1923, in Thailand, passed away on November 21, 1997. She was a renowned Buddhist teacher, known for her unique teaching methods and profound understanding of Buddhist teachings. more

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