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At certain times, a silent mind is very important, but 'silent' does not mean closed. The silent mind is an alert, awakened mind a mind seeking the nature of reality.

Thubten Yeshe

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Thubten Yeshe
Age: 48 †
Born: 1935
Born: January 1
Died: 1984
Died: January 1
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