American writer (1890-1984).
Born December 21st, 1890 in Belleville.
Died January 29th, 1984 at 93 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
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