His gentle smile radiates so much humility it’s quite shocking to see in person. He is simultaneously humble but strong. One can feel his genuine nature as he enters the room. He speaks softly and delicately like a seasoned teacher, but he’s in his early twenties. He's incredibly tall, so when he looks at you he's larger than life, but he's a simple centuries old spirit staring deeply into your soul center. I don’t know how else to describe it, he is so powerful, I have always felt this, same since the very moment I met him. I may have seen him many times, but the shocking realization is always the same - It is like sitting in the presence of a living Buddha. And the Buddha sees us all as we really are.
Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche · European Tour 2017
