Swiss theologian and poet (1921-2017).
Born January 31st, 1921 in Bern.
Died February 11th, 2017 at 96 years old in Bern.
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