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Whether you believe in god or not does not matter much, whether you believe in buddha or not does not matter so much; as a buddhist, whether you believe in reincarnation or not does not matter so much. you must lead a good life.
-Dalai Lama
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Whether You Believe In God Or Not

Dalai Lama
Whether you believe in god or not does not matter much, whether you believe in buddha or not does not matter so much; as a buddhist, whether you believe in reincarnation or not does not matter so much. you must lead a good life.
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