Evans-Wentz, W.Y. (Walter Yeeling), 1878-1965

Walter Yeeling Evans-Wentz, born February 2, 1878 in Trenton, New Jersey, attended Stanford University where he received his B.A. and his M.A. Evans-Wentz travelled extensively in Mexico, Europe, and the Far East. He spent several years in Tibet where he became a Buddhist monk. He was a pioneer in the field of Tibetan Buddhism and authored several books on the subject.

From the description of W. Y. Evans-Wentz papers, 1894-1961. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122585693

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