A definitive and beautifully illustrated book on this sacred Tibetan site. Lying at the center of an ancient network of Buddhist temples in the Great Temple of Lhasa; the Jokhang Temple is the heart of spiritual and economic life in Tibet. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the atmospheric focal point of Lhasa; from which bustling narrow lanes of commerce radiate outward in all directions. This landmark publication is illustrated with photographs taken over eight decades; and is introduced by the personal reminiscences of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Gyurme Dorje presents a detailed inventory of the Great Temple; and Tashi Tsering compiles historical sources that illustrate its importance in Tibetan life. Heather Stoddard draws on early historical material to highlight the temple’s geomantic origins and the inauguration of the Great Prayer Festival; while Andre Alexander explores the temple’s intricate Indo-Nepalese architecture and Ulrich van Schroeder documents its extant bronze images. 800 color and 100 b/w photographs
#659925 in Books imusti 2010-05-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.30 x 1.30 x 6.90l; 1.91 #File Name: 0500251614256 pagesThames Hudson
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Lands short of target.By Stephen D. ReamerThe book is printed on heavy stock paper which looks impressive but I have so far found that the overall substance of the book is not that rewarding. This may be of interest for someone looking for a very introductory lesson on the guiding principals of warfare but an in depth book it is not. The lack of opposing or supportive counter positions leaves large gray areas. Not a bad read but I was really expecting much more considering the number of pages. Taking the pictures and such out the book was not more than 125 pages of insight.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy FTribbleIt works21 of 22 people found the following review helpful. Average at BestBy san__diego__sellerThis book's layout is nicely designed and it is physically well crafted. That being said it is fairly basic in the information it provides. Although the 25 topics chosen are of interest; there is little in depth knowledge presented. Each chapter; covering one topic; is approximately 8-11 pages long. Each of these chapters begins with an intro paragraph and then is supported by two warfare examples. These examples range anywhere from six paragraphs to two or three pages and is then followed by your standard summary paragraph. Overall; this undergrad paper written on tactics feels like light reading. If you are even vaguely familiar with the 25 tactics or battlefield examples presented in this book you won't learn much. The 113 photographs are nice but don't be fooled by the so called 28 battle plans; each warfare example has a map but they are quite small; between 3-5 inches square; and are not very detailed. I'm sure the authors of this book are quite knowledgeable but don't order this if you are expecting anything more than a introductory type of read. The History Book Club carries this book equaling less $.
