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“On the day that you were born, you began to die. Do not waste a single moment more!”

Quote by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

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Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991) was a distinguished Tibetan poet and a prominent figure in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Renowned for his literary contributions and spiritual teachings, Rinpoche was a tulku, a reincarnated lama, recognized for his profound wisdom and compassionate nature. more

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