Myths of Tibet
Myths of Tibet
9.99 €
Mysterious Tibet has always captivated the attention of great travelers, artists, writers, filmmakers, and tourists from all over the world, who come for picturesque views and spiritual renewal. But how much do we really know about this land? How did it come to be, what are the local religions, and who is the Dalai Lama, who appears in the news? Read about this and much more in the book "Myths of Tibet."
You'll learn about the legendary origins of the Tibetans, how the Dalai Lamas become and how they differ from the Panchen Lamas, the national religion of Bon and Tibetan Buddhism, and how Tibet influenced the powerful Mongol Empire, with Tibetans becoming spiritual gurus for the Mongol Khans.
Where is the legendary Shambhala? Can a butcher who doesn't live by the laws of Buddhism be reborn as a Buddha? According to the Tibetan Book of the Dead, what happens to the soul and body during the mystery of death, and how can one reach paradise, located myriads of universes away, equal to the number of grains of sand in the Ganges River, or another blessed land where the soul may find itself after death?
You will find answers to these and other questions within the pages of this book, and along the way, you will learn about the legends of the Tibetan cultural hero Gesar, and folk tales about the foolish monkey, the cunning hare, and the cheerful Uncle Denbe.
Color and black-and-white illustrations, QR codes leading to museums and encyclopedias, complement your journey through a blessed land lost among the world's greatest mountains!
The book series "Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" will introduce you to the captivating stories of different countries and peoples. This is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and broaden your horizons. Witness epic battles of the gods, mysterious rituals, and legendary heroes!
You'll learn about the legendary origins of the Tibetans, how the Dalai Lamas become and how they differ from the Panchen Lamas, the national religion of Bon and Tibetan Buddhism, and how Tibet influenced the powerful Mongol Empire, with Tibetans becoming spiritual gurus for the Mongol Khans.
Where is the legendary Shambhala? Can a butcher who doesn't live by the laws of Buddhism be reborn as a Buddha? According to the Tibetan Book of the Dead, what happens to the soul and body during the mystery of death, and how can one reach paradise, located myriads of universes away, equal to the number of grains of sand in the Ganges River, or another blessed land where the soul may find itself after death?
You will find answers to these and other questions within the pages of this book, and along the way, you will learn about the legends of the Tibetan cultural hero Gesar, and folk tales about the foolish monkey, the cunning hare, and the cheerful Uncle Denbe.
Color and black-and-white illustrations, QR codes leading to museums and encyclopedias, complement your journey through a blessed land lost among the world's greatest mountains!
The book series "Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" will introduce you to the captivating stories of different countries and peoples. This is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and broaden your horizons. Witness epic battles of the gods, mysterious rituals, and legendary heroes!
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books in the series Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity