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“Enlightenment after all is to overcome delusion, by way of sensitizing practitioners to complexities and problems of the human situation.”

Quote by Kim Hee-jin

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Kim Hee-jin, born on April 29, 1991, is a renowned South Korean female volleyball player. She has achieved significant success in the volleyball world, representing the national team in various international competitions and excelling at the club level as well. more

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