Journey Among the Tibetan Nomads: An Account of a Remote Civilization
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A fascinating account of Tibetan nomadic culture, traditions, religion and everyday life based on Namkhai Norbu’s journeys through eastern Tibet.
| Author |
Namkhai Norbu |
|---|---|
| ISBN |
9788186470107 |
| Year Of Publication |
1997 |
| Pages |
88 |
| Language |
English |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Publisher |
Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA) |
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ISBN: 9788186470107
Year Of Publication: 1997
Pages : 88
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher:Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA)
The book provides an intimate look at a remote Tibetan civilization and its nomadic way of life. Namkhai Norbu describes customs and social practices ranging from marriage and religious beliefs to animal husbandry and popular justice. The work also connects aspects of nomadic culture with traditions associated with the ancient epic of Gesar of Ling.
Based on journeys among the nomadic population of eastern Tibet during the 1950s, the book records the customs and daily life of communities living in a remote region. It discusses marriage, religion, animal husbandry, social customs and traditional forms of justice, offering readers a cultural portrait of Tibetan nomadic society.
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