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Magdalena Maria Turek, "Buddhist Hermits in Eastern Tibet: Saint-Making and Ascetic Performance" (Routledge, 2025)

New Books in Religion

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Exploring the Sacred: Research and Revelations in Tibetan Buddhism

This chapter recounts the authors' explorations of the Tibetan plateau, where they investigated the intersections of Buddhist practices and personal motivations tied to influential figures like Padmasambhava. It highlights the challenges of conducting ethnographic research in culturally rich areas while detailing experiences with significant monasteries and notable lamas such as Tsukintachin. Through personal connections and serendipitous discoveries, the authors reflect on the complex interplay between academic research and spiritual journeys in Eastern Tibet.

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