Lord Buddha had himself prophesied the Karma Kagyu lineage during his lifetime, saying that the Gyalwang Karmapas were to reincarnate until Buddhist teachings were no longer needed. This book, packed with full color photos, illustrates the sacred world of the current Karmapa, the charismatic religious leader who fled Tibet in 2000, his lineage and monasteries. “This useful book focuses on the Karma Kagyu monasteries that now flourish in India and Nepal. It provides helpful background information about the origins of Buddhism, the Tibetan tradition and specifically the Karma Kagyu transmission. I am pleased to see too that the author reveals something of the actual way of life within the monasteries and how monastic training takes place.” --HH the Dalai Lama Gelongma Lama Palmo is a former journalist, writer and professional photographer.