An excerpt from Trespassers on the Roof of the World discusses the spread of Buddhism to Tibet and the origin of some of the unique practices of Buddhism seen in Tibet, such as rule by lamas and the prayer-wheel, or mani-chuskor.

A teaching by Lama Zopa Rinpoche on the use of the Tibetan Prayer Wheel. Explains why Tibetan Buddhist use the prayer wheel. Discusses the different kinds of prayer wheels and the mantra Om Mani Padme Hung. Includes a glossary of...

A short history of China's famous early explorer and pilgrim who walked from central China to India and returned by sea to his homeland.