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To be completely enlightened means that you're a Buddha.I don't speak of enlightenment.

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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