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His listeners first became aware that their own understanding was deepening, and then, as they noticed this effect among their fellow practitioners, their contemplation naturally became deeper still. Those present later revealed that they had witnessed even birds and wild animals responding to Patrul, sitting quite still yet alert, as if absorbed in natural awareness.
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Matthieu Ricard (Enlightened Vagabond: The Life and Teachings of Patrul Rinpoche)