Religion of the Snowy Mountains (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Gacang Jia
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Religion of the Snowland, as its name implies, is a human religion that originated, developed, and continuously evolved and refined on the snow-covered plateau. In other words, the Religion of the Snowland is an ancient plateau civilization created by the Tibetans through continuous exploration and innovation in the cold and magical snowland plateau. Therefore, the Religion of the Snowland possesses a strong regional character and a unique cultural individuality, and it is currently being noticed or accepted by people of different skin colors around the world. For the vast Tibetan nation, the snowland plateau is a home filled with sunshine and cold currents.
This book is divided into two volumes, which are interconnected yet can stand independently. It describes the origins and development of Tibetan Buddhism, the history of its sects, religious doctrines and rituals, the transmission and principles of Vajrayana (Tantric Buddhism), the stages of practice and mysterious rituals, as well as the general religious beliefs of the Tibetan people, the monastic religious life, and the characteristics of religious culture, among other topics. It also addresses various contradictions and issues existing in human society, providing readers with convenient choices based on their different interests. Especially, the illustrations in the book are closely related to the textual content, and it can be said that the text and images complement each other and enhance one another. From this perspective, the book can be regarded as an academic work rich in illustrations, which is quite innovative in the current academic literature in China. It not only meets the new demands of readers for reading books but also keeps pace with the development trends of books in the new century.
It is hoped that should read and understand the Religion of the Snowland with their own wisdom, knowledge, interests, and hobbies, and believe that they will gain many new insights, inspirations, and realizations.