Penthouse of the Gods - A Pilgrimage into the Heart of Tibet and the Sacred City of Lhasa

by Theos Bernard

Book Overview

This antiquarian book contains Theos Bernard's 1939 travel book, "Penthouse of the Gods". Within it, Bernard recounts his unprecedented 1937 stay in 'the forbidden holy city' of Lhasa, Tibet. A student of Buddhism and Tantra, he spoke Tibetan, wore Tibetan attire, boarded with a Tibetan nobleman for three months, visited the great monasteries and temples, and met important dignitaries, ambassadors, and officials. This fantastic account is unparalleled...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1406744271
• ISBN13: 9781406744279
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Benson Press
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"