With Mystics and Magicians In Tibet Alexandra David-Neel
First published in 1931 this is the remarkable story of one woman's travels in Tibet at a time when the country was isolated and closed to foreigners.
Wonderfully lyrical, exploring the lives of ordinary Tibetans as well as Lamas and Buddhist religion.
Well written and very interesting.
A must read for anyone interested in travel, history, Tibet, feminism or Buddhism.
Read as part of the Non Fiction 5 Challenge
21 June 2008
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Monday, 23 June 2008
Saturday, 7 June 2008
Prayer of the Dragon - Eliot Pattison
Prayer of the Dragon by Eliot Pattison
Another Inspector Shan novel set in Tibet.
These are some of my favourite books. This time the story centres around two murders, and a Navajo ex-judge exploring Tibetan sacred sites with his niece.
This latest novel in the series is more gritty and political in many ways than the rest, including episodes of torture and thamzing by a villager on Shan and his two monk companions.
I highly recommend this book but, as usual, suggest you read the series in order starting with The Skull Mantra, if you want to understand the psyche of the characters in detail.
The books stands on it's own as a good thriller though. Recommended.
Another Inspector Shan novel set in Tibet.
These are some of my favourite books. This time the story centres around two murders, and a Navajo ex-judge exploring Tibetan sacred sites with his niece.
This latest novel in the series is more gritty and political in many ways than the rest, including episodes of torture and thamzing by a villager on Shan and his two monk companions.
I highly recommend this book but, as usual, suggest you read the series in order starting with The Skull Mantra, if you want to understand the psyche of the characters in detail.
The books stands on it's own as a good thriller though. Recommended.
Tuesday, 6 May 2008
The Rainbow Palace by Tenzin Choedrak
The Rainbow Palace by Tenzin Choedrak
This is a powerful and moving autobiography. Tenzin Choedrak recounts his childhood in Tibet, his becoming a physician, before telling of the Chinese invasion of Tibet and his time in prison under the Chinese regime.
At times the book is extremely harrowing, as he relates the destruction of Tibet and his and other prisoners torture in prison.
This is a powerful and moving autobiography. Tenzin Choedrak recounts his childhood in Tibet, his becoming a physician, before telling of the Chinese invasion of Tibet and his time in prison under the Chinese regime.
At times the book is extremely harrowing, as he relates the destruction of Tibet and his and other prisoners torture in prison.
However the book is also about hope and faith, and his eventual escape to India, once again taking up his place as personal physician to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Read this book.
Finished 5th May 08
Friday, 25 April 2008
Child of Tibet - Soname Yangchen
Child of Tibet by Soname Yangchen
This is the heartbreaking, beautiful autobiography of a remarkable woman, Soname Yangchen.
The book tells of her early life in Tibet and her escape from the oppressive Chinese regime there, describing her six week trek over the Himalayas to freedom.
It is an inspiring and eye opening tale.
A must read.
This is the heartbreaking, beautiful autobiography of a remarkable woman, Soname Yangchen.
The book tells of her early life in Tibet and her escape from the oppressive Chinese regime there, describing her six week trek over the Himalayas to freedom.
It is an inspiring and eye opening tale.
A must read.
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