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Despite its burgeoning influence, few people truly understand the core beliefs, traditions, and movements of this popular Eastern religion. Robert Thurman, professor of Indo-Tibetan studies at Columbia University, has assembled the first guide to Tibetan Buddhism that introduces the... read more
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Setting & Locations edit
- Tibetan Buddhism
- Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
- Indian Buddhism
- China
- Akshobhya
- Lokeshvara
- Sakya
- Sangha
- Maitreya
- Vajradhara
- Shakyas
- Shravasti
- Asia
- Kapilavastu
- Sparshavajra
- Lochana
- Nepal
- Samantabhadra
- Tantric
- Niladanda
- Sumbharaja
- Lhasa
- Mahabala
- Europe
- Kaundinya
- Tsong Khapa
- Takkiraja
- Japan
- Beatific Body
- Nairanjana
First Sentence edit
To look for the essence of the Tibetan worldview, a popular Tibetan saying is a good place to start: "There were three who were most kind to Tibet: the Precious Guru (Padma Sambhava); the Lord Master (Atisha); and the Precious Master (Tsong Khapa)."
Authors & Contributors edit
- Robert A. F. Thurman (Author)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 294.3923
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