His first book Remembering the Lotus-Born: Padmasambhava in the History of Tibet ... Topics include the role of Buddhism in Tibetan society from its early establishment up through the rule of Dalai ...

Lotus symbolizes the mind of renunciation ... Do you feel that American understanding of Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism has grown significantly? It is absolutely growing. The awareness about Tibet has ...

Luckily, Potala Palace is a common stop on Tibet tour group itineraries ... The statue depicts Buddha the moment he reached enlightenment – legs in lotus position, one hand gesturing meditation ...

“Refractions of Lotus Light: The Elaboration and Delimitation of Padmasambhava’s Eight Names.” In Histories of Tibet: Essays in Honor of Leonard W.J. van der Kuijp, 115–32. Somerville, MA: Wisdom ...