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The Chinese occupation has had enormous effects on Tibetan Buddhism. What future does it have, and what can Western Buddhists learn from its unique heritage?
Talk given in 1968.
This talk is part of the series An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism.
| 1. | Introduction and résumé of series (7:40) | |
| 2. | Changes for Tibetans since 1950 (18:19) | |
| 3. | Refugees; Buddhism in retreat in the East (15:16) | |
| 4. | The essence of different traditions (8:35) | |
| 5. | The three Yanas as one path in Tibetan Buddhism (7:20) | |
| 6. | Intellect and devotion, study and meditation (12:03) | |
| 7. | Organisation and freedom (6:07) | |
| 8. | Balance and tolerance (5:56) | |
| 9. | Sincerity and strenuousness (4:15) |
Total running time: 1:25:31
