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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The first and only English translation of the centuries-old Tibetan spiritual allegory of King Gesar, a tale on a par with The Arabian Nights or the King Arthur stories.The first and only English translation of the centuries-old Tibetan spiritual allegory of King Gesar, a tale on a par with The Arabian Nights or the King Arthur stories.For hundreds of years, versions of the Gesar of Ling epic have been sung by bards in Tibet, China, Central Asia, and across the eastern Silk Route. King Gesar, renowned throughout these areas, represents the ideal warrior. As a leader with his people's loyalty and trust, he conquers all their enemies and protects the peace.The example of King Gesar is also understood as a spiritual teaching. The "enemies" in the stories represent the emotional and psychological challenges that turn people toward greed, aggression, and envy and away from the true teachings of Buddhism.The epic of Gesar is the longest single piece of literature in the world canon, encompassing some 120 volumes; here the first three volumes are translated, telling of Gesar's birth, his mischievous childhood and his youth spent in exile, and his rivalry for the throne with his treacherous uncle. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Etat : Used-Very Good. Cloth, no dj. Minor shelf-wear.

Etat : New. pp. 680.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Hardcover. Etat : New. No Dust Jacket. NEW copy, still in publisher's shrinkwrap. Full cloth binding hardcover in a slipcase. Translated by Robin Kornman, Sangye Khandro, Lama Chonam. Heavy book: NO international or priority orders. Size: 4to - over 9" - 12" Tall.

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. First Edition.

First edition. Gesar's magical birth, early years & coronation as king, translated by Robin Kornman, Gangye Khandro and Lama Chonam; 618 pages. Cloth bound in new condition in slipcase.

Etat : New. Num Pages: 680 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; DB; HR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 180 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1486. . 2015. Paperback. . . . .

Etat : New. Num Pages: 680 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; DB; HR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 180 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1486. . 2015. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Etat : New. ROBIN KORNMAN (1947-2007) is best known for his work as a Tibetan Buddhist scholar, as well as for being a founding member of the Nalanda Translation Committee. Up until his death, he spent many years working on this translation of the epic of Gesar. A l.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The first and only English translation of the centuries-old Tibetan spiritual allegory of King Gesar, a tale on a par with The Arabian Nights or the King Arthur stories.The first and only English translation of the centuries-old Tibetan spiritual allegory of King Gesar, a tale on a par with The Arabian Nights or the King Arthur stories.For hundreds of years, versions of the Gesar of Ling epic have been sung by bards in Tibet, China, Central Asia, and across the eastern Silk Route. King Gesar, renowned throughout these areas, represents the ideal warrior. As a leader with his people's loyalty and trust, he conquers all their enemies and protects the peace.The example of King Gesar is also understood as a spiritual teaching. The "enemies" in the stories represent the emotional and psychological challenges that turn people toward greed, aggression, and envy and away from the true teachings of Buddhism.The epic of Gesar is the longest single piece of literature in the world canon, encompassing some 120 volumes; here the first three volumes are translated, telling of Gesar's birth, his mischievous childhood and his youth spent in exile, and his rivalry for the throne with his treacherous uncle. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 618 pages. 10.50x7.00x2.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The first and only English translation of the centuries-old Tibetan spiritual allegory of King Gesar, a tale on a par with The Arabian Nights or the King Arthur stories.The first and only English translation of the centuries-old Tibetan spiritual allegory of King Gesar, a tale on a par with The Arabian Nights or the King Arthur stories.For hundreds of years, versions of the Gesar of Ling epic have been sung by bards in Tibet, China, Central Asia, and across the eastern Silk Route. King Gesar, renowned throughout these areas, represents the ideal warrior. As a leader with his people's loyalty and trust, he conquers all their enemies and protects the peace.The example of King Gesar is also understood as a spiritual teaching. The "enemies" in the stories represent the emotional and psychological challenges that turn people toward greed, aggression, and envy and away from the true teachings of Buddhism.The epic of Gesar is the longest single piece of literature in the world canon, encompassing some 120 volumes; here the first three volumes are translated, telling of Gesar's birth, his mischievous childhood and his youth spent in exile, and his rivalry for the throne with his treacherous uncle. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Etat : New. pp. 704.

Etat : New. pp. 704.

Hardcover. Etat : New.

Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. 617 pages. 11.00x7.80x2.25 inches. In Stock.