Bstan-dzin-rgya-mtsho , Dalai Lama XIV (, 1935-)

The world of Tibetan Buddhism : an overview of its philosophy and practice / Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama ; translated, edited, and annotated by Geshe Thupten Jinpa ; foreword by Richard Gere. - Boston : Wisdom Publications , c1995. - xii, 210 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The World of Tibetan Buddhism is the definitive explanation of Tibetan Buddhism by the world's ultimate authority, His Holiness the Dalai Lama. First providing a general overview of the most elemental Buddhist concepts and terms, the Dalai Lama then goes into reasonable depth on Buddhist values and the Tibetan practice of Vajrayana Buddhism, with a focus on Tantra. A Q&A section and glossary are included.

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Buddhism---China---Tibet
Buddhism----Doctrines

BQ7610 / .B77 1995

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