Before the Chinese invasion, taking photographs of ceremonies in Tibet was regarded as disrespectful and, though not forbidden, it couldn't be done openly. Here, however D N Tsarong...
A landmark in the historical literature of Tibet and an invaluable source of information, compiled by the renowned translator Gos Lotsawa Zonnu dpal (1392-1481). This monumental reference work...
A beautiful photographic book containing images and reflections of theTibetans from Amdo, Eastern Tibet, which vary from the weariness of everyday life to deeply spiritual...
New edition. This account of renowned explorer and plant-hunter Frank Kingdom-Ward's 1933 expedition to the southeastern corner of Tibet was as significant for his geographic...
New edition of this long out of print and sought after work. Whereas most studies of Tibetan art emphasize its connection with Indian art, this book deals with its relationship...
An amazing collection of photographs of old Tibet taken during the author's many journeys with her husband, Lama Anagarika Govinda. This is a photographic record...
The best-selling true story of the Austrian mountaineer who escaped from British internment in India to Tibet during World War Two, and became a teacher of the Dalai Lama. Heinrich...
New edition. Drawn to the Himalayas by his love of mountaineering, Marco Pallis became deeply interested in the people of Ladakh and Tibet, their ways of life and their religion. First published...
The cultural and religious history of two sets of mountains and lakes which have a sacred significance to the nomad communities in the northern Tibetan area...
A fully illustrated book on Labrang monastery, one of the largest in the Amdo region of Tibet, including photographs taken over a 25 year period prior...