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“We live in a culture where information is becoming easier to access. Certain special practices have been kept very quiet and secret, and those traditions need to be respected. But there are a lot of teachings people can access that would benefit them greatly.”

Quote by Sakyong Mipham

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Sakyong Mipham, born in 1962, is an influential spiritual leader and Buddhist teacher. He is known for his unique leadership style and modern interpretations of traditional Buddhist teachings. more

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