American trappist monk (1923–2018).
Born March 7th, 1923 in New York City. [ref]
Died October 25th, 2018 at 95 years old in Spencer (respiratory failure). [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