Greek-french philosopher (1924-2010).
Born June 26th, 1924 in Athens. [ref]
Died February 4th, 2010 at 85 years old in Paris. [ref]
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