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Sogyal Rinpoche

(1946–2019) Writer

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Sogyal Rinpoche talks about a deep goodness that stays with us even after death. He says compassion is most urgent when someone is dying, and that meditation can arise naturally when the body and environment are right. He also describes a mantra as a shield that guards the mind from negativity.

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Sogyal Rinpoche was a writer, best known for The Tibetan book of living and dying.

Quick Facts About Sogyal Rinpoche

Born
November 30, 1946
Died
August 28, 2019
Profession
Writer
Notable works
The Tibetan book of living and dying

About Sogyal Rinpoche

He was recognized as the incarnation of the 20th‑century Tibetan master Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa. Rigpa, which he led, includes more than one hundred Buddhist centres in twenty‑three countries. His book has been printed in thirty languages and sixty‑six countries. He taught for forty years in Europe, America, Asia and Australia before retiring after abuse allegations in 2017.

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