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Ascent of the Thunder Dragon: The Surprising Spiritual Life and Legacy of Bhutan’s Founder/ Sasha Wakefield.

By: Material type: TextDescription: 311pages ;c23 cmISBN:
  • 9781569572504
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 294.3923092 W1374a 2025
Summary: Ascent of the Thunder Dragon by Sasha Wakefield explores the life and spiritual legacy of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the founder of Bhutan. It examines his role in Bhutanese history and state formation, as well as his connection with Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism, meditation, karma, reincarnation, and Buddhist traditions.
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Includes discussion of Bhutanese history, Buddhist ritual and ceremony, and the Drukpa Kargyu .

Ascent of the Thunder Dragon by Sasha Wakefield explores the life and spiritual legacy of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the founder of Bhutan. It examines his role in Bhutanese history and state formation, as well as his connection with Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism, meditation, karma, reincarnation, and Buddhist traditions.

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