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You have people who are good at English but don't have the training in Buddhism or Shambhala, or they have the training but are not good in English. Getting that mixture is really rare.

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Sakyong Mipham
Age: 61
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Caring for others is the basis of worldly success.
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Shambhala teachings say we all have the potential to accomplish our enlightened nature - our basic goodness.
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The wise are balanced, and the foolish are extreme.
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