The author analyzes the importance of Queen Nanny from cultural; military; historical; and religious point of view. This book marks an attempt to integrate a key figure of New World history into her rightful place as the leader of a critical resistance movement in Jamaica in the first part of the 18th century.
#1415306 in Books Wisdom Publications 2009-04-01 2009-04-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.90 x 6.00l; 2.30 #File Name: 0861714644696 pages
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Excellent bookBy Mariano RamosThe library of tibetan classics has put together a commendable collection of texts. The cristal mirror of philosophical systems offers a thorough view of buddhism in Asia with particualr emphasis in the tibetans shcools of buddhism. It is a must for any serious student of buddhism in general and tibetan buddhism in particualar. I find it particularly useful for a person deciding which school of buddhism to join. It has ample notes; a rich glossary and a fair analytical index. It is most auspicious that the Hersey family foundation is supporting this effort and making the tibetan classics available to a wider audience.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. an interesting perspectiveBy Brandon isiah kayn kanmura HuffWith a clear path; the ways of eastern philosophy are explained form a tibetan perspective. I found the description to be consist and well backed.7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A TreasureBy John S. BakerThis is another wonderful addition to this translation project. I have two other volumes in this series: Mind Training The Book of Kadam (see links below). None of these books is the kind I can read right through. Mind Training is a compilation of teachings on Exchanging Self and Other. This is lifetime practice; so the book is not something to read; but an anthology of practices.The Crystal Mirror is an 18th Century encyclopedic guide to Tibetan and other Asian philosophies. It has a lot of information I'm not interested in as well as a great deal I want to know. It is well produced. It has an excellent index. I have used it to look into areas where I have questions - Mahamudra; for instance. It is clear and concise. I found out why Amulet Mahamudra has that name. Its two parts fit together like the front and back of an amulet box (gau). I have had instruction that did not include this explanation. I also found out that Mahamudra includes a range of things and is not just one teaching.This is a book I already treasure and I am sure its value to me will grow over the years.Mind Training: The Great Collection (Library of Tibetan Classics)The Book of Kadam: The Core Texts (Library of Tibetan Classics)
