Author: Giuseppe Tucci
Geoffrey Samuel/
Publisher: New Age Books
Year: 2011
Language: English
Pages: 340
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788178223605
Description
Giuseppe Tucci has drawn on his wide knowledge of the Tibetan language and literature, and on the many expeditions he has made to Western and Central Tibet, to produce a work which is both authoritative and comprehensive.
After describing the diffusion of Buddhism in Tibet, Professor Tucci discusses the general characteristics of Lamaism and goes on to write about monastery life, religious festivals and the Bon religion.
Much of the material, such as the chapter on the teaching of the various Buddhist schools, and part of that on folk religion, represents the results of previously unpublished research.
COMMENT:
"Tibetology has progressed from Tucci's days, and Tibet has also undergone a deep cultural transformation. But if one wants an excellent reference book on this subject "The Religions of Tibet" should not be missing from the library."
--- Magalini Sabina (Rome Italy) Amazon.com; Reader's Review