Answers: Discussions with Western BuddhistsIn India, at the place where the Buddha attained enlightenment, it became a well established tradition for the Dalai Lama to spend several days each year giving teachings to Buddhists from all over the world. Following his teachings, he held informal group discussions with Western students of Buddhism. In these lively exchanges, the Dalai Lama exhibits clear and penetrating insight into issues that are most important to Western students. Some of the

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several of which have been published in Wired

Her many awards and honors include a Fulbright Distinguished Lecturer award

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