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Leaving Buddha

A Tibetan Monk's Encounter with the Living God

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Leaving Buddha

By: Tenzin Lakpa, Eugene Bach - contributor
Narrated by: Neil Shah
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Where does the search for truth lead?

When Tenzin Lahkpa is 15 years old, his parents give him over to a local temple in Tibet as an offering. Unable to change his fate, he wholeheartedly embraces his life as a monk and begins a quest for full enlightenment through the teachings of Buddhism.

From his local monastery to the famed Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, he learns deep mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Yearning to study with the current Dalai Lama, he eventually escapes from China by means of an excruciating 2,000-mile secret trek over the Himalayas - barefoot, with no extra gear, changes of clothing, or money. His dream is realized when he finally sits under the Dalai Lama himself. But his desire to go deeper only grows, leading him to unexpected conclusions....

Follow the fascinating, never-before-told, true story of what causes a highly dedicated Tibetan Buddhist monk to make the radical decision to walk away from the teachings of Buddha and leave his monastery to follow Jesus Christ.

©2019 Back to Jerusalem, Inc. (P)2019 eChristian Biographies & Memoirs Buddhism Christian Living Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Religious Religious Studies Spiritual Growth Tibetan Meditation China Tibetan Buddhism
Powerful Spiritual Journey • Enlightening Cultural Insights • Outstanding Narration • Compelling Transformation Story

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Such an amazing story and so well written and well read. A profound Journey which helped me understand Buddhism better as well.

An amazing story

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Loved the story and appreciated the rich audio interpretation. Would listen to this artist again.

Excellent delivery of the main point in the emotion and content represented

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One of the best books I've read in some time, with one of the best narrators I've ever heard. As a side note, I learned more about Buddhism in this one book than I've known ever in the past. But the story is not one to miss. And this reader--I don't know how he was picked to read this, but I really can't imagine anyone else having done such an amazing job. Truly fantastic. Thanks for writing, and narrating this inspired book.

Well done and amazing read. Truly recommended.

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A well narrated and riveting story of a man's search for Meaning, Truth, and Love.

A riveting story

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I’ve never read a book like this- never had such a window inside this part of the world- what a beaut journey and completely inspiring.

Enlightening

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