Burkhard Scherer as well as a former student of Ole Nydahl takes a historical - critical approach of Tibetan Buddhist Studies .
Burkhard Scherer is a professor of comparative religion at Canterbury Christ Church University and a student of Thaye Dorje .
Burkhard Scherer , a professor of comparative religion at Canterbury Christ Church University and a student of Thaye Dorje , as well as a former student of Ole Nydahl takes a historical - critical approach of Tibetan Buddhist Studies .