Ukrainian writer, poet and literary critic (1897-1937).
Born October 1st, 1897 in Bil'che.
Died November 3rd, 1937 at 40 years old in Sandarmokh.
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