Book Description
A guide to China's capital city.
Beijing
Author : William Lindesay
Publisher : NTC Publishing Group
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 29,93 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9789622175037
Lama With A Gun
Author : Seth Augenstein
Publisher : Pandamoon Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 39,73 MB
Release : 2023-12-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
MONGOLIA: THE LAND OF GODS, MEN… AND BEASTS. The legend lives: that a reincarnated Buddhist leader would once again drag the peoples of Mongolia to their feet, those once and future conquerors of the world. Ja Lama is, for some, the answer and savior – a reincarnation from the revered lineage of Genghis Khan. Born into a group of exiled Mongols in southern Russia in the 19th century, his parents whisk him back toward the homeland for formal training as a Buddhist monk. His boyhood dreams are of a strong and united Mongolia… and reaching the promised land, the golden subterranean city of Agharti. But death dogs his every step, from the Tibetan monastery to battles with the hated Russians and the Chinese. He collects followers like the crusty sidekick Jimbe and thousands of other hardened nomadic peoples on the wide-open steppes. Ja Lama seizes the reins of power across the widest expanses of wildest western Mongolia, using his powers of will and a superhuman ability to survive the wounds of war. The strong and hopeful of Asia alike rally to the side of the monk with Colt revolvers under his robes. The world closes in. There are too many enemies, and too many empires teetering close to collapse all around him as the evils of the 20th century marshal their forces. Can the feared and revered “Lama with a Gun” overcome the wounds of soul and body to unite his peoples for one last drive across Asia?
Beijing
Author : Don Cohn
Publisher :
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 35,80 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780844298085
Book Description
The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Power of Meow
Author : David Michie
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 14,96 MB
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1401946240
Book Description
"If you ever doubted that your feline companion has her own inner life, just watch what happens when she falls asleep, and loses conscious control of her physical being . . . a twitching of limbs, a quivering of the jaw, sometimes, perhaps, a snuffling noise or a meow.. . . Cats may indeed be capable of great mindfulness, but we are thinking beings too. In my own case, unfortunately, a being who thinks rather too much." In the latest installment of the Dalai Lama’s Cat series, His Holiness’s Cat ("HHC") is on a mission: to think less, to experience more, to live in the moment. She soon learns the proper phrase for this, being mindful, or, a concept better known to her as the power of meow. What ensues is a journey to discover her own true nature, to gain a deeper understanding of her mind, and to experience life’s greatest joy, the here and now. Throughout, there are encounters with familiar inhabitants of Dharamsala, as well as a whole new cast of characters: a senior exec from one of Silicon Valley’s most famous social media companies (hint: the name rhymes with "litter"), the Pope’s beloved dog (who shares a shockingly similar title: HHD, His Holiness’s Dog), and a public health inspector who threatens to have our poor narrator banned from the Himalaya Book Café. In this follow-up to the Dalai Lama’s Cat and the Art of Purring, readers escape to the enchanting and exotic world of the Dalai Lama’s monastery in the Himalayas, and take a peek inside the mind of a delightfully imperfect creature on the path to enlightenment. By accompanying HHC on her journey, you will learn new ways to relate to your own mind: slowing down, finding peace, and abiding in the boundless radiance and benevolence that is your own true nature.
The Life of Milarepa
Author : Tsangnyön Heruka
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 46,46 MB
Release : 2010-08-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1101459042
Book Description
One of the most beloved stories of the Tibetan people and a great literary example of the contemplative life The Life of Milarepa, a biography and a dramatic tale from a culture now in crisis, can be read on several levels. A personal and moving introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, it is also a detailed guide to the search for liberation. It presents a quest for purification and buddhahood in a single lifetime, tracing the path of a great sinner who became a great saint. It is also a powerfully evocative narrative, full of magic, miracles, suspense, and humor, while reflecting the religious and social life of medieval Tibet. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Mystery Tour to terra incognito
Author : Kuldeep Bordoloi
Publisher : Blue Rose Publishers
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 32,33 MB
Release : 2023-04-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
In a nutshell, the story of Mystery Tour to Terra incognito starts with a tour of two close friends. One is the doyen of RAW, the most talented and dauntless officer; who conceals his real identity even with his friend. He is well known as a special correspondent of a famous Indian daily paper. His friend, a youth of Arunachal Pradesh is a Liaison officer in New Delhi. Both made a plan and went out for a pleasure trip to Arunachal Pradesh and reached Tawang monastery, where Mr. Khan, the RAW agent has confronted with a series of most enigmatic amazing, and supernatural events. Gradually he felt that he has entered into an inscrutable mysterious invisible world of Wizardry. Even though he was specially assigned to a secret mission by the central government, he never divulged it before his friend. From Tawang, Mr. Khan starts his most tiresome terrific tour to that Terra incognito, an unknown land, the land of Wizards. The land of Tantric Lamas, who practiced the most inscrutable and esoteric culture of Vajrayana, the enigmatic and dreadful sect in Mahayana. Lord Pema Yungney, the most supernatural Buddhist Lama, laid the foundation stone of Vajrayana. In Hindu mythology, the great sage Rishyashringa; who performed the Putrarthe Jogya of King Dasaratha for on coming born of Rama, Laksmana, Bharat, and Satrughana was nonother this second Buddha Pema Yungney, who is said to be the Self-born. ***It's a long story about how Mr. Khan with his friend, Niko Dolo have appeared in the valley of Norbuland, the kingdom of Lama Zhiang Hui Pheng, the most dreadful Tantric of the world. Mr. Khan had frankly admitted to his superiors that he has entered into a passage of darkness, surrounded by zombies and werewolves. Wanglee, the land of beautiful blondes. Nima Hui Pheng, the first astrophysicist and astronaut, sponsored his maiden Martian Mission; the interplanetary Odyssey to lay the foundation of the Human Colony over the Red planet.
Parting from the Four Attachments
Author : Chogye Trichen Rinpoche
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 22,51 MB
Release : 2003-09-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1559391936
Book Description
The teaching on Parting from the Four Attachments is universally regarded as one of the jewels of Tibetan Buddhism. Rinpoche leads the reader through a detailed and lucid exploration of the nature of mind, pointing out inevitable pitfalls in spiritual practice and showing how they can be avoided.
Hidden Treasures and Secret Lives
Author : Michael Aris
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 38,22 MB
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1136149066
Book Description
First published in 1989. This book includes the Tibetan Buddhist hagiography and concentrates on the lives of Pemalingpa (1450-1521) and the Sixth Dalai Lama (1683-1706). One of the main purposes of this study is to communicate the human qualities of these saints to a rather broader audience.
Lonely Planet Korea
Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 37,79 MB
Release : 2019-02-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1788681797
Book Description
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Korea is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the graceful Changdeokgung palace and horticultural idyll of Huwon, hike the dramatic volcanic landscape of Jeju-do and get dirty at the Boryeong Mud Festival - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Korea and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Korea: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, religion, cuisine, politics Covers Seoul, Incheon, Jeju-do, Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, Cheongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Sokcho, Samcheok, Chungju, Daejeon, Gongju, Daegu, North Korea, Pyongyang, Panmunjom, the DMZ, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Korea is our most comprehensive guide to Korea, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Seoul, our handy-sized guide featuring the best sights and experiences for a short visit to the nation's capital. Looking for more in-depth city coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Seoul for a detailed look at all the capital has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Lonely Planet Korea
Author : Damian Harper
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 697 pages
File Size : 31,97 MB
Release : 2022-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1838696563
Book Description
Lonely Planets Korea is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the dramatic landscape of Jeju-do, feast on bibimbap in Jeonju, and wander the streets of Bukchon; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Korea and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planets Korea Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020s COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Koreas best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 95 maps Covers Seoul, Incheon, Jeju-do, Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, Cheongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Sokcho, Samcheok, Chungju, Daejeon, Gongju, Daegu, North Korea, Pyongyang, Panmunjom, the DMZ, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planets Korea, our most comprehensive guide to Korea, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Seoul, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
