Magic and Mystery in Tibet [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Alexandra David-Neel

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0285637924 ISBN 13: 9780285637924

Casa editrice: Souvenir Press Ltd, 2007

Riassunto

Alexandra David-Neel was the first European woman to meet the Dalai Lama and in 1924 became the first to enter the forbidden Tibetan capital, Lhasa. She had already spent a decade travelling through China, living in a cave on the Tibetan border, where she learned about Buddhism from hermits, mystics and bandits. Magic and Mystery in Tibet records the mysterious, magical world David-Neel discovered in Tibet. Among the extraordinary events she describes are the Tibetan mystics who could live naked in temperatures below freezing, the psychic sports practiced in Tibet, the lamas who could run for incredible distances without rest, food or drink and the monks who could defy gravity.

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Recensione:

David-Neel's trailblazing travels were driven by curiosity and deep-seated Buddhist spirituality... Her writings blend descriptions of extraordinary psychic exercises and Bon sorcery... with accounts of the wonders and rigours of early 20th-century travel in remote regions. --'Wanderlust'

A fascinating account of the spiritual training of Tibetan monks and mystics... an intriguing book... A true travel classic that will enchant thinkers and adventurers alike. --'Geographical'

One of the most remarkable and influential female travellers of all time, delves into the mysterious world of Tibetan Buddhism... Her lucid prose and insightful observations will captivate readers throughout, opening the door to a different kind of reality. --'Big Issue'

Descrizione del libro:

The classic account of a woman's extraordinary journey to Tibet

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• Editore: Souvenir Press Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0285637924
• ISBN 13: 9780285637924
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 272