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The Dance of 17 Lives: The Incredible True Story of Tibet's 17th Karmapa |
Author: Mick Brown
Published: 2005-06-06 |
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Customer comments on this selection.
 Confirms my experience
I have been a Tibetan Buddhist for 25 years and I have lived through all the upheaval described in this book that caused a parallel upheaval in our local Buddhist centre. I enjoyed this book a great deal because it confirmed everything I knew about the conflict. So I have no real reason to doubt the authenticity of the rest of the book.
 Just so boring
I really liked "Spiritual Tourist" but this book was *yawn* just one long newspaper article about all the groups that hated and connived against each other. I found nothing inspiring or interesting and grew horribly tired of trying to remember who the 14th Tai Sitapu was, etc. It was a waste of time and energy.
I found a great deal of misinformation contained in this book
I am not a Buddhist but I have been interested in the controversy. The author is a journalist but he does not present a fair or balanced view of the controversy. He is steeped in favoring Ogyen Trinley Dorje in his write up whether he discusses the meetings he had with each of the two Karmapas or the rumours of their births etc. Try "Buddha's Not Smiling" instead although he has his own point of view I found him to be more credible in his presentation of the facts surrounding the controversy.
kagyu review
fellow kagyu brothers: please read rogues in robes, by tomek lehnert before buying. karmapachenno.
A great new teacher's story
Perhaps we assume that the great religious teachers have all passed away, or are decrepit old men isolated on mountain tops. Buddhism, particularly the Tibetan variety, tells us that there is a transmission of the teachings that is alive in men and women today. And it is even possible that, in some sense at least, the famous teachers of the past are litereally alive with us today.
If you find that possibility interesting, or if you just enjoy a good true life story, then I strongly recommend this book. It describes the history, teachings, and current life story of the Karmapa, head of one of 4 main schools of Tibetan Buddhism, and the possible successor of the Dalai Lama as the spiritual leader of Tibet. The legacy of the Kamapas, from their first appearance in the twelveth century, to the dramatic escape from Chinese control of the 17th Karmapa 5 years ago, is inspirational.
There are many juicey aspects to this story; political intrigue, battling supporters, intelligence agents. Also, the 17th Karmapa is notably handsome.
But the real story is this 20 year olds' astonishing maturity and composure. Is he literally the reincarnation of the Karmapa? Whatever. But he is certainly a gifted teacher and is the representative of one of the great spiritual traditions of all times. And he is accessible today.
I want to thank Mick Brown for telling the Karmapa's story with sensitivity and care.
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