Tales of the Turquoise: A Pilgrimage in Dolpo

by Cornelle Jest

Book Overview

In the early spring of 1961, Dr. Corneille Jest undertook a three-week circumambulation of the valley in the company of Tibetans visiting temples, shrines, and sacred mountains. His companion Karma, an elderly nomad from Western Tibet and a gifted storyteller, punctuated the journey with traditional tales and his own reflections. Charmingly written, colorful, and engaging, the narrative transports the reader to a world of Tibetan spirit in ways not...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559390956
• ISBN13: 9781559390958
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Shambhala
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"