A Hundred Customs and Traditions of Tibetan People
About book
A hundred Customs and Traditions of Tibetan People puts together everyday beliefs practices observance and mannerisms of living life enriched by thousand of years of spiritual consciousness. Though it is hard to condense the rich customs and traditional of Tibet into one topic the author has tried to provide a clear insight into it. From ceremonial rites auspicious days and symbols to everyday beliefs Tibetan opera and various kinds if dance forms to the five schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The tradition of naming a newborn to marriage customs and finally to the funeral rites the author covers major aspect of Tibetan customs and tradition in a nutshell.
Sagong Wangdu (Author)
A hundred customs and traditions of Tibetan people is a translation of a book compiled and written by Sagong Wangdu and published by the people s publishing house in 2003. The book is intended to help foreigners and young Tibetan guides in negotiating the terrain of Tibetan culturalscape. The author claims the book to be free from his authorial judgments and an exact representation of the customs and traditions of Tibetan people as they exist in their lifestyle..
ISBN-10 : 8186470964
ISBN-13 : 978-8186470961