This book conceived and written at the time of the author s journeys among the nomad population of eastern Tibet in the 1950s is a precious mirror of the usages and customs of these people which strikingly correspond to descriptions in the ancient Tibetan epic of Gesar of Ling. From marriage to religion from animal husbandry to popular justice all aspect of the culture and daily life of the nomads are explored by an alert and curious traveler on his way through ancient far-off lands. Author : Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche is a spiritual master born in Tibet in 1938. For many years he has lived in Italy and from 1964 to 1991 was professor of Tibetan and Mongolin language and literature at the Oriental Institute Naples Italy Author of numerous books he is widely known for his research into the historic origins of Tibetan civilization.He is president of the Shang Shung International Institute for Tibetan Studies. Which has as its aim the study and conservation of the Tibetan heritage. For many years Rinpoche has conducted meditation retreats around the world transmitting the Dzogchen teaching in the clastic style beyond sects and schools.

Isbn No.    8186470107

Author:    Namkhai Norbu Rimpoche , Maria Simmons

Publisher:    Library of Tibetan Works & Archives

Binding:    Hardback

Language :   English

Edition:    1

No. Of Pages :    88

Year Of Publication :   1990