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Tibetan and Vajrayana BuddhismVajrayana is sometimes presented as a third "vehicle" alongside Mahayana and Theravada. It is more often thought of as an extension of Mahayana, however. Vajrayana is the core of Tibetan Buddhism, but not all of Tibetan Buddhism is Vajrayana, and some forms of Vajrayana developed outside Tibet.
How Buddhism Came to Tibet
This is a brief history of Tibetan Buddhism from in 641 CE, when King Songtsen Gampo unified Tibet and married two Buddhist princesses, to 1642, when the 5th Dalai Lama became ruler of Tibet. The Four Schools of Tibetan Buddhism
Here is an introduction to the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism with links to more information about each. Behind the Turmoil in Tibet
After nearly 50 years of Chinese rule, the people of Tibet continue to protest. China claims it has "liberated" the Tibetans from feudalism and ignorance and has modernized their country. Why aren't the Tibetans grateful? What's a "God-King"?
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is often called a "God-King" by Western media. This article examines what that means and what role the Dalai Lama plays in Tibetan Buddhism and in Tibetan history. Rebellion in Tibet
If the government of China had worked with His Holiness the Dalai Lama instead of making him Public Enemy Number One, the bloodshed of March 2008 could have been avoided. A Concise Explanation of Vajrayana Buddhism
The origins and distinctive practices of Vajrayana Buddhism are briefly outlined, with links to other resources and a short glossary of Vajrayana terms. Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
An introduction to Tibetan Buddhism by John Powers, from his book Dreams of Tibet. |
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