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John F. Avedon

Author of In Exile from the Land of Snows: The Definitive Account of the Dalai Lama and Tibet Since the Chinese Conquest

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Includes the names: John Avedon, John F. Avedon, John F. Avedon

Works by John F. Avedon

In Exile from the Land of Snows: The Definitive Account of the Dalai Lama and Tibet Since the Chinese Conquest (1984) 264 copies

An Interview With the Dalai Lama (1980) 36 copies

The Buddha's Art of Healing: Tibetan Paintings Rediscovered (1998) 28 copies

Tibet Today: Current Conditions and Prospects (1988) 7 copies

Il Buddha e l'arte della guarigione: la riscoperta dei dipinti tibetani (1998) 3 copies

Interview with the Dalai Lama 1 copy

Views on Tibet Today 1 copy

Associated Works

How to Practice : The Way to a Meaningful Life (2002) — Editor — 1,538 copies

The Way to Freedom: Core Teachings of Tibetan Buddhism (1994) — General series editor — 328 copies

Awakening the Mind, Lightening the Heart : Core Teachings of Tibetan Buddhism (1995) — Editor, some editions — 220 copies

A Lifetime of Wisdom: Essential Writings By and About the Dalai Lama (2002) — Contributor — 23 copies

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Birthdate: 1952
Gender: male
Relationships: Avedon, Richard (father)

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In Exile from the Land of Snows: The Definitive Account of the Dalai Lama and Tibet Since the Chinese Conquest (1984)

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Dalai Lama XIV Foreword

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Arthur Denner Translator

Anna Souza Acknowledgments

Margarita N. Romanova Museum Statement

Lidiya Chimitovna Nimaeva Message

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Works: 7
Also by: 4
Members: 340
Popularity: #70,096
Rating: 3.8

ISBNs: 22
Languages: 3

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