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—Kalu Rinpoche, a lovely Tibetan monk

When I first read this quote 20+ years ago it changed my life forever. Read it again.

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The pure nature of mind

-emptiness, lucidity

and intelligence without limit

- has always been inside us."

The four "faults" of natural awareness:

"So close vou can't see it.

So deep you can't fathom it.

So simple you can't believe it.

So good you can't accept it.

~ Kalu Rinpoche (1905-1989), was a mountain yogi in his youth, wandering in solitude among many uninhabited meditation spots for thirteen years. The fame of his spiritual accomplishments spread throughout Tibet.

Finally, Kalu Ripoche was persuaded to leave retreat and become the Vajra Master of one of the principal monasteries in Eastern Tibet.

Although supremely accomplished in all lineages of Tibetan Buddhism, Rinpoche was particularly renowned as a teacher of the profound Six Yogas of Naropa, of which he was considered to be the greatest living master.

Throughout his life, Kalu Ripoche gave teachings and empowerments to highest lamas, and to countless students around the world.

Exemplary in his non-sectarian views, the Ven. Kalu Rinpoche gave teaching and empowerments at centers in all of the major lineages of Tibetan Buddhism.

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Shuzo Ikeda "Frog" Japanese | 1922 - 2004

池田修造「かえる」

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King

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