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A timely, charmingly written, highly accessible beginner’s guide to Buddhism by an Australian who was ordained in 1982 by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Buddhism is the fastest-growing religion in Australia. For the many people who are interested in learning more about it, here is a primer on Buddhism and Buddhist practice written in a deceptively simple manner, with an engaging, gentle humour and flavour. Adrienne Howley’s purpose is to demystify Buddhism, ...
The present volume contains the Tibetan text of a short history of the Thangme Gompa and its Lamas composed by the Thangme Rinpoche Ngawang Shedrub Tenpe Gyaltsen, followed by the English translation complemented with additional information from the Lama Himself and from other respected local Lamas, Monks and elders as well as from Tibetan scriptural sources. The author has also included a plan of the temple and a complete description of its religious objects.