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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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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)."
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- Robert A. E. Thurman (Author)
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