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“Whether a Buddha comes into the world or not, the nature of things is still the nature of things. The Buddha is someone who realizes what is true, what actually exists. If we want to become enlightened, we simply have to acknowledge or recognize what is.”

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Tsoknyi Rinpoche
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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