Bodhi Leaves: People of Asian Descent on Buddhism, Culture & Life

The Day I Met the Dalai Lama

In this vivid, intimate account, Canyon Sam recalls her 1986 audience with His Holiness— a meeting that unfolded with humor, candor, and unexpected spiritual clarity.

Canyon Sam


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