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Kitarō Nishida

Japanese philosopher.

Born May 19th, 1870 in Kahoku.

Died June 7th, 1945 at 75 years old in Kamakura (uremia). [ref]

Occupations
philosopher, professor, writer
Wikipedia

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