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Arrested Histories: Tibet, the CIA, and Memories of a Forgotten War

March 22, 2015

In the 1950s, thousands of ordinary Tibetans rose up to defend their country and religion against Chinese troops. Their citizen army fought through 1974 with covert support from the Tibetan exile government and the governments of India, Nepal, and the United States. Decades later, the story of this resistance is only beginning to be told […]
The Spirit of Tibet: Portrait of a Culture in Exile

March 22, 2015

This visually stunning, full-color portrait of Tibetan life in exile displays the spirit of Tibetan refugees living in the beautifil mountain settings of northern India and shows how they have preserved the best of their unique culture and identity. Sale Price:$4.26 1559391073
China’s Tibet?: Autonomy or Assimilation

March 22, 2015

This groundbreaking book explores China’s efforts to assimilate Tibet, in the process rewriting Tibetan history to conform to Beijing’s goals. Warren Smith provides the historical context for understanding the current situation through an overview of China’s actual—as opposed to its promised—policies toward Tibet over time. His clear-eyed appraisal of Chinese policy convincingly shows that the […]
The Dalai Lama and the King Demon: Tracking a Triple Murder Mystery Through the Mists of Time

March 22, 2015

A triple homicide committed a few hundred yards away from the residence in exile of the Dalai Lama opens the doors to an unknown universe for Superintendent Rajeev Kumar Singh of the Indian police. He goes over every step of the crime and identifies its perpetrators as members of an exclusive cult dedicated to a […]
The Tea Horse Road: China’s Ancient Trade Road to Tibet

March 22, 2015

This is the first comprehensive visual documentation of the Tea Horse Road that takes the audience on a journey from the birthplace of the tea plant along the oldest trade route of tea in the world. It is also one of the oldest and highest trade routes. Accompanying Michael Freeman’s spectacular photographers is text drawing […]
Spoiling Tibet: China and Resource Nationalism on the Roof of the World (Asian Arguments)

March 22, 2015

The mineral-rich mountains of Tibet are landscapes of solitude, where the greatest yogis withdrew from society to deeply realise the nature of the human mind. Those sacred landscapes and pilgrimage routes are now officially designated as mineral extraction enclaves. Tibet until now has not linked meaningfully to the Chinese economy, and mining on a significant […]
The Life of Shabkar: The Autobiography of a Tibetan Yogin

March 22, 2015

The Life of Shabkar has long been recognized by Tibetans as one of the masterworks of their religious heritage. Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangdrol devoted himself to many years of meditation in solitary retreat after his inspired youth and early training in the province of Amdo under the guidance of several extraordinary Buddhist masters. With determination and […]
Introducing Tibetan Buddhism (World Religions)

March 22, 2015

This lively introduction is the ideal starting point for students wishing to undertake a comprehensive study of Tibetan religion. It covers the development and influence of Tibetan Buddhism and the key schools and traditions, including Bon. Geoffrey Samuel helps students get to grips with a complex set of beliefs and practices and provides a clear […]
Tibetan Buddhist Medicine and Psychiatry: The Diamond Healing

March 22, 2015

The volume represents an introduction to the arcane tibetan art of healing. The author discusses the many components of tibetan buddhist medicine. Its religious, philosophical and psychological foundations, its history and deities, its tantric and ritual aspects and unusual methods of diagnosis and cure. Sale Price:$59.72 0877287104
The Book of Kadam: The Core Texts (Library of Tibetan Classics)

March 22, 2015

The Kadam school of Tibetan Buddhism emerged in the eleventh century from the teachings of the Indian master Atisa and his principal Tibetan student, Dromtonpa. Although it no longer exists as an independent school, Kadam’s teachings were incorporated into the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism and are still prized today for their unique practical […]

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