{"product_id":"himalayan-buddhist-monasteries-pre-loved","title":"Himalayan Buddhist Monasteries (Pre-Loved)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHimalayan Buddhist Monasteries \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eM.N. Rajesh \u0026amp;Thomas L. Kelly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lustre Press Roli Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\nPre-loved large hardcover in good condition. Light shelf wear to cover. Binding strong. Pages clean and intact.\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOn the Front Inside Sleeve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTransporting the reader to the spiritual realm of lamas—most of it sequestered within the forbidding territory of the high Himalayas—\u003cem\u003eHimalayan Buddhist Monasteries\u003c\/em\u003e gives us a glimpse of the mystical, vibrant and serene world of Buddhist monasteries, locally known as gompas. Buddhist ceremonies, funeral and reincarnation rites, prayer rituals, festivals and dances re-enacting sacred historical events are captured in scintillating detail in this book with exquisite photographs and a vivid text.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical evolution of the gompas in Tibetan art, architecture, education and their socio-religious functions in the life of the people are thematically examined. The sheer breadth and variety of images of monastic life in Bhutan, India, Nepal and Tibet, covering the entire gamut of Buddhist sects makes this book unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e An Ani Gompa (monastery for nuns) in Gansi, Tibet. Though the Buddha himself initiated nuns into the religion, there are very few Ani Gompas today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCare of Dharma (Buddhist) Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\nDharma books contain sacred teachings and should be treated with respect.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen not in use, keep them in a clean place, preferably on a high shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid placing them directly on the floor or in places where they might be mistreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a Dharma book becomes damaged or worn, consider offering it to a Buddhist centre for proper handling or respectful disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy caring for these books, we honour the wisdom they contain and the path they illuminate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis pre-loved copy carries wisdom and blessings, ready to find a new home with a reader who seeks inspiration and spiritual enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"donation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44539714568305,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/2957\/7270\/files\/book26front.png?v=1789170715","url":"https:\/\/tibetanemporium.com.au\/products\/himalayan-buddhist-monasteries-pre-loved","provider":"Tibetan Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}