The creative and controversial Tibetan intellectual Amdo Gendun Chophel (1903-1951) composed his guide to India during the 1930 s while visiting many of the ancient sites of Indian Buddhism which had only recently been the object of archaeological rediscovery and modern religious revival.His work offered traditionally minded pilgrims from the remote Tibetan highlands clear instructions on the correct identification of authentic Buddhist sites as well as unique practical guide for using the Indian rail system. The Guide to India is one of the first works of Modern Tibetan Literature and was to become the most used manual contemporary Tibetan pilgrimage. Author : Toni Huber lectures on Tibetan religion and culture in the Department of Religious Studies.Victoria University Wellington. His books include The Cult of Pure Crystal Mountain ( Oxford University Press). and sacred spaces and powerful Places in Tibetan Culture (Library of Tibetan Works and Archives).

Isbn No.    8186470255

Author:    Toni Huber Gendun Chophel

Publisher:    Library of Tibetan Works & Archives

Binding:    Paperback

Language :   English

Edition:    1

No. Of Pages :    162

Year Of Publication :   2000