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“The basic nature of all conscious beings is 'self-existing wakefulness'. Self-existing meaning spontaneous or without effort and wakefulness meaning natural awareness. To ignore our basic nature, is to wander in fear and confusion, to directly realise our essential nature is to be Enlightened.”

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Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche (1920-1996) was a prominent teacher in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, considered a lineage holder of the Kagyu school. His life was marked by deep study and practice of Buddhist teachings, as well as extensive teachings to monks and laypeople. Rinpoche was known for his profound wisdom, compassion, and teaching abilities, making significant contributions to the spread and development of Tibetan Buddhism. more

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