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An older figure in gold and maroon robes wears a tall red ceremonial hat amid ornate textiles and flowers — Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, Russia — Jul 15, 2017 — Russia - Loving Eyes — photograph by Tokpa Korlo
Photograph from Russia - Loving Eyes — Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, Russia — July 2017 — photograph by Tokpa Korlo
Photograph from Russia - Loving Eyes — Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, Russia — July 2017 — photograph by Tokpa Korlo
Photograph from Russia - Loving Eyes — Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, Russia — July 2017 — photograph by Tokpa Korlo
Photograph from Russia - Loving Eyes — Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, Russia — July 2017 — photograph by Tokpa Korlo

Dearest Rinpoche, today you gave us such a gift, one that I will cherish for all my life. The gift of compassion.

Russia - Loving Eyes

The gift of a heart song sung with all your might and melody. Two armed Chenrezig, Red Loving Eyes, something you have never given before, the blessings I feel now are incomparable. From a man such as you, our dearest Maniwa, you are the true source and this carries the very foundation of the practice. In my eyes you have always been Chenrezig, your compassion and love for all beings is boundless and inspiring beyond words. Your every movement a gesture of Dharma. Your every word, utterly precise in its meaning, never wasting a single moment to discursiveness. Your Loving Eyes, so full of joy and warmth - as if eons could pass between single moments with you. Seeing the deep respect that Ole gives you makes my heart sing. Such tenderness and love between you, I am honored to be a witness to this. Today was a day of bountiful blessings, and I have you to thank for it. Thank you for always sharing your heart with us. Thank you for your patience and trust in the Western mind. Thank you for the gifts you have bestowed on us today, I will carry these loving eyes with me for all my life.

Maniwa Lama Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche Lama Ole Nydahl

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