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“The hostile multitudes are vast as spaceWhat chance is there that all should be subdued? Let but this angry mind be overthrownAnd every foe is then and there destroyed”

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Shantideva

Shantideva, the exact dates of whose birth and death are unknown, is a renowned Buddhist thinker. His biography is shrouded in mystery, and it is believed that he was a monk who dedicated himself to spreading Buddhist teachings. His most famous work, 'The Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life,' profoundly influenced the understanding of core Buddhist concepts such as compassion and wisdom, and has had a lasting impact on Buddhist thought. He is revered as the 'King of Buddhist Hearts' by later generations of Buddhists. more

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