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The Root of Diagnosis (chapter 4)Chentsa, Amdo region, Northeastern Tibet (Jianzha, Qinghai Province, China), 1995-1996
The Root of Physiology and Pathology (chapters 2 & 3)Chentsa, Amdo region, Northeastern Tibet (Jianzha, Qinghai Province, China), 1995-1996
The Root of Treatment (chapters 5 & 6)Chentsa, Amdo region, Northeastern Tibet (Jianzha, Qinghai Province, China), 1995-1996
Sachen Kunga Nyingpo (1092-1158) with His Two Sons, Sonam Tsemo (1142-1182) and Drakpa Gyaltsen (1147-1216)Ngari Province, Western Tibet, ca. 1500
Sakya Pandita (1182-1251) and Chogyel Phakpa (1235-1280) with Mahakala Lineage MastersCentral Tibet, 17th - 18th century
Sakya Pandita Kunga Gyelsten (1182-1251) (After Choying Gyatso’s (active ca.1640s-1660s) set of previous incarnations of the Panchen Lamas)Tsang Province, Central Tibet, 18th century
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