Penthouse of the Gods - A Pilgrimage Into the Heart of Tibet

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Penthouse of the Gods - A Pilgrimage Into the Heart of Tibet and the Sacred City of Lhasa

This antiquarian book contains Theos Bernardâ€™s 1939 travel book, â€œPenthouse of the Godsâ€. Within it, Bernard recounts his unprecedented 1937 stay in â€˜the forbidden holy cityâ€™ of Lhasa, Tibet. A student of Buddhism and Tantra, he spoke Tibetan, wore Tibetan attire, boarded with a Tibetan nobleman for three months, visited the great monasteries and temples, and met important dignitaries, ambassadors, and officials. This fantastic account is unparalleled in its detail and authenticity, and offers a glimpse into a place and time completely unrecognisable from the Tibet of today. Theos Casimir Bernard (1908 - 1947) was an author and explorer, most famous for his work in the fields of yoga and religious studies; especially Tibetan Buddhism. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
Country USA
Brand Read Books
Manufacturer Benson Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781406744279
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Read Books
Manufacturer	Benson Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781406744279
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Penthouse of the Gods - A Pilgrimage Into the Heart of Tibet and the Sacred City of Lhasa

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