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Once one has understand what is Buddhadharma, what is not Buddhadharma, and once one has had enough view to see the different approaches, then it's important to really look at what speaks to one's heart.
Tenzin Palmo
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Tenzin Palmo
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: January 1
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