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“In short: if one has nothing of value to say, only that which is impure defilement, avoid them. They are masters of the dark. Of no use.”

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Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo, born on October 12, 1949, is a renowned Lama known for her profound Buddhist scholarship and contributions to the spread of Tibetan Buddhism. more

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