Alexandra David-Neel
An indomitable traveler, singer, journalist, and religious adept, Alexandra David-Neel (1868-1969) was awarded a Gold Medal by the Geographical Society of Paris and was made a Knight of the Legion of Honor.
An indomitable traveler, singer, journalist, and religious adept, Alexandra David-Neel (1868-1969) was awarded a Gold Medal by the Geographical Society of Paris and was made a Knight of the Legion of Honor. See less
Alexandra David-Neel's Featured Books
Alexandra David-Neel book reviews
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Magic and Mystery in Tibet
Excellent overview of Religion in Tibet
Alexandra David-Neel approached religion and its practices in Tibet with the objectivity of a sociologist, and yet made it palatable for the arm chair adventurer. Read More
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Buddhism, Its Doctrines and Its Methods
what is real in buddhism?
this centenarian (she must have cultivated some useful longevity procedures) describes the essence of buddhism, what we can know of the buddha's actual doctrines ,(or those commonly agreed amongst ... Read More
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Magic and Mystery in Tibet
A fascinating book. It takes us to a time now gone, when Tibet was a secluded kingdom with all its heritage and wisdom intact.
The author writes from personal experience about the teachings ... Read More