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My relationship with him is built on
My teacher and I are close through
My teacher and I are close through My relationship with him is built on
our mutual strong believe in the Dhamma.
our relationship in the Dhamma.
our relationship in the Dhamma. our mutual strong believe in the Dhamma.
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as plain as water” which I think best described our relationship.
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When my Chinese book “Perspectives of Buddhism” was published, I readily gave him a When my Chinese book “Perspectives of Buddhism” was published, I readily gave him a photograph should be included in this compilation. Finally, I found a photograph of myself
photograph should be included in this compilation. Finally, I found a photograph of myself
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Throughout all these years, my teacher has nurtured me with wisdom and compassion. His
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whenever he travelled outstations or overseas. I am one of them. This is what I called my health so that he could continue to serve this noble cause.
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