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Meaning
The speaker says a book from their father first sparked their interest in Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism. The quote presents that reading as the starting point for a lasting curiosity or attraction.
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Originally said in English.
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About Genesis P-Orridge
English singer-songwriter, musician, poet, performance artist, visual artist, and occultist
Genesis Breyer P-Orridge was an English singer-songwriter, musician, poet, performance artist, visual artist, and occultist. They rose to prominence as the founder of the COUM Transmissions art collective and as the lead vocalist of the industrial band Throbbing Gristle. They later became a founding member of Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth, an occult group, and fronted the experimental pop rock band Psychic TV. Their work moved across music, performance, visual art, and esoteric practice, with a career built around challenging forms and collaborative projects.
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