Source of Mountains and Rivers: A Photographic Chronicle of Shigatse's Prakar Charm

Author: Jia Yuanzhao
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Publish Date: 2000-09-01
Features: If you go to Tibet without visiting Ali, it's like not going to Tibet; if you go to Ali without visiting Puran, it's like not going to Ali. The Golden Sand Land, adorned with the seven treasures, is the homeland of the sacred mountain and holy lake—it is Ali Puran. The book consists of nine parts and is accompanied by exquisite illustrations. It includes "Heavenly Realm of Buddhism," "The Center of the World," "Sacred Waters of the Human World," "Fascinating Anecdotes," "Lunar New Year Customs," "Continuing Walking Marriage," "Scenic Ancient Temples," "Towards a New Life," and "Fascinating Stories from the 'Life Forbidden Zone.'" It introduces the customs and inner traditions of Puran County, located in the hinterland of the northern foothills of the Himalayas, where ice peaks stand tall, snow mountains stretch across the landscape, and snow and ice never melt all year round.