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Spells, images, and mandalas : tracing the evolution of esoteric Buddhist rituals / Koichi Shinohara

Koichi Shinohara traces the evolution of Esoteric Buddhist rituals from the simple recitation of spells in the fifth century to complex systems involving image worship, mandala initiation, and ...
The New York Times

Here’s What to Know About Tensions Over Tibetan Buddhism

Much centers on the question of who gets to choose the successor of the Dalai Lama when he dies. By David Pierson Tibetan Buddhism has long been led by the Dalai Lama, the 88-year-old spiritual leader ...