Part one presents Zhakabpa's detailed inventory to the Great Temple and part two compiles historical sources illustrating its importance in Tibetan life. Part three draws upon early historical material to highlight the temple's geomantic origins and the inauguration of the Great Prayer Festival, etc.
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Part one presents Zhakabpa's detailed inventory to the Great Temple and part two compiles historical sources illustrating its importance in Tibetan life. Part three draws upon early historical material to highlight the temple's geomantic origins and the inauguration of the Great Prayer Festival, etc.
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Used-Very Good. This landmark publication is illustrated with photographs taken over eight decades, and is introduced by the personal reminiscences of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Gyurme Dorje presents a detailed inventory of the Great Temple, and Tashi Tsering compiles historical sources that illustrate its importance in Tibetan life. Heather Stoddard draws on early historical material to highlight the temple's geomantic origins and the inauguration of the Great Prayer Festival, while Andre Alexander explores the temple's intricate Indo-Nepalese architecture and Ulrich van Schroeder documents its extant bronze images. A definitive and beautifully illustrated book on this sacred Tibetan site. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.
