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“In the early '60s there was very little reliable information on Tibetan Buddhism. I was living in London and I had joined the Buddhist Society. For the most part, people there were either interested in Theravada or Zen Buddhism. There was almost no one into Tibetan Buddhism at that time.” quote by Tenzin Palmo
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“In the early '60s there was very little reliable information on Tibetan Buddhism. I was living in London and I had joined the Buddhist Society. For the most part, people there were either interested in Theravada or Zen Buddhism. There was almost no one into Tibetan Buddhism at that time.”

Tenzin Palmo

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Tibetan Buddhism was virtually unknown in London then, with most interest in Theravada or Zen.

In simple terms: Tibetan Buddhism was rare in 1960s London.

Key Takeaway

Explore lesser‑known traditions and broaden spiritual horizons.

Themes

spirituality cultural exchange religion history

Mood

curious reflective

Type

historical educational

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • study groups
  • interfaith dialogue

Key Concepts

Buddhist traditions cultural diffusion historical context

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers exist to learning obscure traditions?
  • How can modern media help?
A Different Perspective

Limited sources made accurate understanding difficult.

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