Annie Bien and Robert Thurman have written this historical fiction of the 6th Dalai Lama’s life and times. By giving back his monk’s ordination, the 6th Dalai Lama could be closer to regular Tibetans, and only a non-monastic Dalai Lama could publish romantic poetry expressing life’s longings and losses with humor and delight. In this story, this mystical visionary guided Tibet through political intrigue and turmoil, experiencing the full range of human foibles and greatness, and always within the magical context of a great tantric adept.
Annie Bien, who attends classes with Geshe Sonam here at Lama Yeshe Ling online, will speak with Ryan Olivier about her new book.
When: Saturday, December 6th, 2025, 10:00 – 11:30 EST
Where: Register ahead to watch on Zoom or watch the sessions live-streamed on Facebook or YouTube.
You can find the book in Canada on this page from the publisher:
The Magical Adventures of the Sixth Dalai Lama by Annie Bien and Robert A.F. Thurman | Penguin Random House Canada
Here are the biographies of both Annie Bien and Robert Thurman in this article posted on Buddhist Door:
Buddhist Literature: Tibet House US Announces a New Novel on the Life of the Sixth Dalai Lama by Annie Bien and Robert Thurman – Buddhistdoor Global
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