Myths of Tibet

The book "Myths of Tibet" invites you to embark on a great cultural journey through a region that almost everyone has heard of, yet remains extremely mysterious and closed to foreigners to this day. You will travel to the land of the highest mountains in the world, countless Buddhist monasteries, and places of power, getting acquainted with the history, traditions, and mythology of the Tibetans, in which may lie the secret of Tibetan wisdom and longevity. You will learn who the tsenpo are and what they are famous for, how one becomes a Dalai Lama, how many years it takes to become a "Doctor of Buddhist Philosophy," and, of course, what happens to the soul and body during the mystery of death, according to the "Tibetan Book of the Dead." But Tibet is not only about complex spiritual quests. Like all people in the world, Tibetans love legends and tales: of the mighty hero Gesar, of the resourceful poor man who married a princess, of the foolish monkey, the clever rabbit, and the crafty Uncle Denbe.