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The New Kadampa Tradition is an international association of Mahayana Buddhist meditation centers that follow the Kadampa Buddhist tradition founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
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Dalai Lama: Buddhism is Followed Through Reason
The Dalai Lama began three days of teaching on Shantideva's A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life at a temple in the Himalayan mountain town McLeod Ganj, India today. via The Tibet Post, More » -
The Economist: More Turbulent Monks
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LA Times: Dalai Lama suggests Osama bin Laden's death was justified
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Dalai Lama Stepping Down as Political Leader: Progress, Fear, Skillful Means, and Sadness
Below is an excerpt from a very interesting article on the Dalai Lama's recent decision to abdicate his role as the political leader of the Tibetan people and the ongoing aftermath of the decision. In stepping down, the Dalai Lama isn't just ending his political career, but is also ending a system of governance that has been in place in Tibet since 1642, as well as barring future Dalai Lamas from taking up the preeminent political position. While many people, particularly Tibetans, are resistant to this change and do not want to see their beloved leader step down, there are also many that see this decision as crucial for the future of Tibetan culture in exile.As the scholar Jeff Watt explains, More » -
Chinese Government: We Will Choose Next Dalai Lama
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Dalai Lama: All sutras must be translated into Tibetan
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