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As far as i can tell, the diamond cutters went out of print soon after its 1955 publication and, unlike a lot of richs other books, stayed out of print until its inclusion in the recent collected poems 19502012. The now classic work on buddhism and business from the foremost american teacher of tibetan buddhismreissued in a. Jul 08, 2012 ddp diamond cutter on heath slater hq lin s vijay. The wise michael roach was an undercover buddhist monk who used a classic sutra from buddhism called the diamond cutter to build a diamond business. Diamond cutting is the practice of changing a diamond from a rough stone into a faceted gem. The now classic work on buddhism and business from the foremost. The diamond cutter by geshe michael roach penguin books. The diamond cutter the now classic work on buddhism and business from the foremost american teacher of tibetan buddhism reissued in a tenth anniversary edition with compelling case studies that showcase its principles in action around the globe.
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