Tales of the Turquoise: A Pilgrimage in Dolpo
Pilgrimage in Dolpo
$34.90
- Paperback
232 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2013
Summary
In the early spring of 1961, Dr. Corneille Jest undertook a three-week circumambulation of the valley in the company of Tibetans visiting temples, shrines, and sacred mountains. His companion Karma, an elderly nomad from Western Tibet and a gifted storyteller, punctuated the journey with traditional tales and his own reflections. Charmingly written, colorful, and engaging, the narrative transports the reader to a world of Tibetan spirit in ways not readily accessible to outsiders.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781559390958 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1559390956 |
| Author: | Corneille Jest |
| Publisher: | Snow Lion Publications |
| Imprint: | Snow Lion Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 232 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2013 |
| Weight: | 308g |
| Dimensions: | 17mm x 139mm x 215mm |
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Critics Review
“The old wise man Karma is a treasure store of ancient stories all retained in his mind and heart. His contribution to the theme of the book is a shining example of Tibetan spirit having its root in ancient Tibetan custom and culture. The book also serves as a code of conduct when one visits Tibetan Buddhist places and people.”–Tibet Journal
Corneille Jest
Dr. Corneille Jest, former director of research at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) in Paris, specializes in social and economic change among populations living in harsh climates. He is particularly interested in the conservation of cultural heritage in the Himalayan and Central Asian regions.
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