Dharma 1986 (6 résultats)

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good ++. Reprint. VG++, Mild wear. 20 pages. Expanded condition report/scan on request.

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. full color illustrated trade paperback soft cover 4to ~ 4º (quarto). large book. fine cond .binding square & tight. spine uncreased. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. 2nd printing. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~ preface by Tarthang Tulku. xi+371p.numerous b&w maps. several tutone full page thangka like portraits (dharma kings). 4 appendices. charts. guide to topics, maps, charts, timelines. sources for further study. glossary. index. history. religion. biography. mythology. folklore. archaeology. art history. psychology. buddhism. ~ Surrounded by snow~covered peaks that rise against brilliant turquoise skies, the land of Tibet is a reflection of the natural power and beauty of the earth. In this peaceful atmosphere many centuries ago, the Tibetan people created a remarkable civilization, inspired both by the power of nature and the most profound religious traditions of mankind. This deeply spiritual culture continues even today, for Tibetan people all over the world share an ancient heritage. Ancient Tibet offers an introductory history of this land and its people, covering the earliest periods of Tibetan history up to the ninth century. The formation of the land and the evolution of the environment over geologic time are described in summaries of recent scientific research on the Tibetan plateau. The origin and development of the Tibetan tribes and their early kings are discussed, following the accounts of authoritative Tibetan histories. A survey of the political and cultural accomplishments of the Tibetan people in the era of the Dharma Kings is based on eighth and ninth century Tibetan documents as well as the records of Tibet's neighbors and other sources. This survey of the oldest periods of Tibetan history gives the general reader a balanced overview and provides a good background for those interested in the further study of Tibetan culture and civilization. …

2nd impression. Large 8vo. xi + 371pp. Maps. Paperback in original pictorial blue wrapps. lettered in white, slightly rubbed to edges. ISBN 0898001374 US$15.

2e druk, Paperback, nette staat, 161 pagina's.

Imperial octavo, brown buckram boards, gilt lettering to spine, gilt illus to front board, frontispiece with tissue guard, xxiii + 413pp, Near FINE (light soiling to page edges), in d/w, VG (light to moderate creasing & chipping/tearing to edges, moderate to heavy fading to spine & front cover, light chafing & soiling). …

Well illustrated. Card covers. 102pp. 8vo. Covers rubbed, owner's deducation on endpaper, else good.