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Buddha's Not Smiling: Uncovering Corruption at the Heart of Tibetan Buddhism Today
Buddha's Not Smiling Uncovering Corruption at the Heart of Tibetan Buddhism Today
Author: Erik D. Curren
n 1981, the 16th Karmapa?leading lama of the Karma Kagyu branch of Tibetan Buddhism?died. In a highly biased but fascinating account, first-time author Curren describes the controversy over the Karmapa's succession that still rages today. After the 16th Karmapa's death, two different factions arose, each naming a different boy the 17th Karmapa: ...  more »
ISBN: 246414
Publication Date: 6/1/2006
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Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Book Type: Paperback
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