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Lee Kane

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Lee Kane is the editor of Buddha Weekly, since 2007. His main focuses as a writer are mindfulness techniques, meditation, Dharma and Sutra commentaries, Buddhist practices, international perspectives and traditions, Vajrayana, Mahayana, Zen. He also covers various events.
Lee also contributes as a writer to various other online magazines and blogs.

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“When you do something, you should burn yourself up completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.” — Shunryu Suzuki

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His Holiness Khabje Chatral Sangye Dorje was an outspoken advocate of vegetarianism.

“If you take meat, it goes against the vows one takes in seeking refuge … you have to take a being’s life.” — Kyabje Chatral Sangye Dorje

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The great yogi Shabkar.

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Lovely statue of the great sage Lama Je Tsong Khapa.

“Emptiness is the track on which the centered person moves.” — Lama Je Tsongkhapa

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“No matter what happens, such as sickness… you should train in supplicating the guru, making offerings to the yidam” — Padmasambhava

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Buddha Nature is often described as the sun behind the clouds. The sun is always there, even if you can't see it. But when the visual obstruction disappears, the sun shines.

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Like the Dalai Lama, lamas, gurus and teachers of any legitimate lineage can help guide those who seek enlightenment. In Vajrayana, the teacher is important.

“Analysis of death is not for the sake of becoming fearful but to appreciate this precious lifetime.” — Dalai Lama

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