Tales of the Turquoise stupa ISBN: 9781559394154

ISBN: 9781559394154

these texts not only discuss the "hidden meaning" of the prajñaparamita sutras—the paths and bhumis of sravakas

George Saunders spins an unforgettable story of familial love and loss that breaks free of its realistic

or an objectified product of patriarchal fantasy

Tales of the Turquoise stupa ISBN: 9781559394154Title: TALES OF THE TURQUOISE Secondary Title: A Pilgrimage in Dolpo Description: In the early spring of 1961, Dr. Corneille Jest undertook a three week circumambulation of the valley in the company of Tibetans visiting temples, shrines, and sacred mountains. His companion Karma, an elderly nomad from Western Tibet and a gifted storyteller, punctuated the journey with traditional tales and his own reflections. Charmingly written, colorful, and