German chemist and physiologist (1825–1895).
Born December 26th, 1825 in Freyburg.
Died August 10th, 1895 at 69 years old in Wasserburg (cerebrovascular disease).
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche