Myths of Tibet

Tibet has always been a source of inspiration and magnetism for famous travelers, artists, writers, directors, and tourists who want to enjoy its unique landscapes and find spiritual renewal. But how much do we really know about this mysterious region? What is its history, what religions are practiced there, and who is the Dalai Lama—someone we hear about so often in the news? These questions, and many others, will be answered by the book “Myths of Tibet.”

From it you will learn, according to legend, where the Tibetans came from; how Dalai Lamas are chosen and how they differ from the Panchen Lamas; what the ancient religion of Bon and Tibetan Buddhism are like; and also how Tibet influenced the powerful Mongol Empire—and why Tibetans became spiritual teachers of Mongol khans.

Where is the mythical Shambhala located? Can a butcher living in defiance of Buddhist principles become a Buddha in the next life? What does the “Tibetan Book of the Dead” describe about the journey of the soul and the body after death—and how to reach a heaven located beyond multiple universes, equal in number to the grains of sand in the Ganges, or in another blessed world where a soul might end up?

These and many other secrets are revealed on the pages of the book. You’ll also find legends about the Tibetan cultural hero, the strongman Gesar, and folk tales about a hapless monkey, a cunning hare, and restless Uncle Danbe.