Tibet: Reflections From the Wheel of Life
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Intimate visual journey through Tibetan culture.
If you're drawn to the mystic allure of far-off lands, "Tibet: Reflections from the Wheel of Life" is a must-read. This book offers more than just a glimpse—it's an invitation to experience the profound beauty and depth of Tibetan traditions through the lens of its people. The vivid photography and personal narratives create an immersive experience that's as close to traversing the Himalayas as one can get from their armchair.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Tibet: Reflections From the Wheel of Life
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ISBN: 9781558592186
Publisher: Abbeville Press
Date of Publication: 1993-11-05
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics:
Asia,
Anthropology,
World History,
Buddhism,
Spirituality,
World History,
Adventure,
History,
Memoir,
Nature,
Travelogue
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 4 readers)
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With a foreword by the Dalai Lama, this remarkable volume presents an intimate portrait of Tibet and its people. According to Tibetan belief, existence is an endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, and in this exquisitely illustrated volume, authors Carroll Dunham and Ian Baker take us through the Tibetan wheel of life, from birth and childhood through adolescence and midlife to old age and death. We meet a pregnant woman who is married to four brothers. She dreams of turquoise—a sure sign that she will give birth to a boy. Ten-year-old Tulku Ralo yawns as he sits on a grand throne blessing the reverent throng who flock to him; it is not easy being a god-child. The pilgrimage of a family to Lhasa takes several years, for they cover the entire distance by prostrating the length of their bodies across the earth, surrendering to the primordial ground from which all Buddhas have arisen. Set against Tibet's staggeringly beautiful mountain landscapes, as well as against the ongoing struggle of the Tibetans to win independence from China, Reflections From the Wheel of Life portrays the many faces of an earthy yet devout people steeped in a rich heritage.
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Intimate visual journey through Tibetan culture.
If you're drawn to the mystic allure of far-off lands, "Tibet: Reflections from the Wheel of Life" is a must-read. This book offers more than just a glimpse—it's an invitation to experience the profound beauty and depth of Tibetan traditions through the lens of its people. The vivid photography and personal narratives create an immersive experience that's as close to traversing the Himalayas as one can get from their armchair.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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