Buddha's Not Smiling : Uncovering Corruption at the Heart of Tibetan Buddhism Today
by Erik D. Curren
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Author: Erik D. CurrenEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-02-22
ISBN: 0977225305
Number of pages: 348
Publisher: Alaya Press
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Book Review: Thorough presentation, setting the record straight
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a much welcome addition to the recent spate of books published about the Karmapa Issue, thoroughly researched and very informative. Curren gives a chance for Shamar Rinpoche to tell his side of the story and invites readers to draw their own conclusions.
Curren also introduces new material which has not been mentioned elsewhere, including the involvement of the Taiwanese in the politics of the Karmapa recognition. He also presents valuable information from research done by the Japanese journalist Yoichi Shimatsu which indicates that Orgyen Trinley's 'escape' from Tibet was something very different to the official version which appeared in the world media.
This book will hopefully provide a counterweight to Lea Terhune's and Mick Brown's recent books on this subject, and begin to set the record straight on the Karmapa issue.
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