“There is no inherent awakening power in cultural forms that have become dissociated from the wisdom and practicality that gave birth to them. They turn into illusions themselves and become part of the drama of religious culture. Although they can make us happy temporarily, they can't free us from suffering, so at some point, they become a source of disappointment and discouragement. Eventually, these forms may inspire nothing more than resistance to their authority.”
Quote by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
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Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, born in 1965, is a prominent Tibetan Buddhist monk and scholar. He has dedicated his life to the study and propagation of Tibetan Buddhism, serving as an abbot in significant monasteries in Tibet and India. As an author, he has written numerous Buddhist texts that have had a profound impact on the modern Buddhist world. He is highly regarded as a significant figure in contemporary Tibetan Buddhism. more
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