How Long to Read History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet

How Long Does it Take to Read History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 48 minutes to read History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet by Karma Thinley

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Karmapa is the spiritual leader of the Karma Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The present Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, is the sixteenth of the line which began with Dusum Khyenpa, the first Karmapa, in the twelfth century. Karma Thinley presents the biographies of all the Karmapas, based on his translations from numerous Tibetan sources. These biographies are not only histories of the training and teaching of these great teachers; they are also inspirational texts used to cultivate devotion in the practitioner. Accompanying the text are sixteen line drawings, based on the thangka paintings of the Karmapas at Rumtek monastery, the seat of the present Karmapa.

How long is History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet?

History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet by Karma Thinley is 165 pages long, and a total of 42,075 words.

This makes it 56% the length of the average book. It also has 51% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 49 minutes to read History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet aloud.

What Reading Level is History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet?

History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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