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John Rae

Scottish explorer (1813-1893).

Born September 30th, 1813 in Hall of Clestrain.

Died July 22nd, 1893 at 79 years old in Kensington.

Occupations
explorer, surgeon

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