Jake Wallis Simons: Buddha vs Buddha

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Writer Jake Wallis Simons describes how an ancient row within Tibetan Buddhism is causing a modern schism - and why it led him to give up Buddhism for good. Recorded live at the RSA in London, Four Thought is unscripted, thought-provoking and entertaining, with a personal dimension. Producer: Giles Edwards.

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