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“The point is to be free, not to be crazy.”

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Tsoknyi Rinpoche

Tsoknyi Rinpoche, born in 1966, is a renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher and author. He is known for his profound knowledge, compassionate teachings, and extensive writings. Rinpoche comes from a family with a deep Buddhist tradition and received rigorous Buddhist education from a young age. more

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