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“Most of us have had the experience of sitting by the seashore or on a mountaintop, simply enjoying the beauty of nature, relaxed, content, and present. We've probably also had the experience of sitting by the seashore or on a mountaintop and missing it completely. Being present - or not - is a basic human experience.”

Quote by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

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Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche (born October 23, 1964) is a Tibetan Buddhist lama, scholar, and teacher from the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions. Born in India, he is recognized as a reincarnation of the renowned Jamgön Kongtrul Rinpoche. He received traditional Buddhist education in Tibet and India, and later taught Dharma in the West. He founded the Naropa Bodhi Institute, focusing on integrating Buddhist wisdom with modern life. His teachings emphasize compassion, wisdom, and meditation, with a global reach. more

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