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I do think that someone who decides to devote themselves entirely to the spiritual life, that that is more meritorious.

Tenzin Palmo

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Tenzin Palmo
Age: 82
Born: 1943
Born: January 1
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Bhikkhuni
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Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
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