Xuedu Mingcha Sakyas Temple

Author: Li Ji Cheng
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The Sacred Snow Mountain Monastery of Sakyas is a richly illustrated book with over 40,000 words of text and more than 150 exquisite color photographs. The textual portion was written by Mr. Li Ji Cheng, a researcher at the Buddhist Studies Department of the Institute of World Religions, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and the Deputy Secretary-General of the Beijing Tibetan Buddhism Research Association. The photographs and captions were provided by Mr. Gu Shukang and Mr. Kang Song. Mr. Gu Shukang is a senior photojournalist with Xinhua News Agency, while Mr. Kang Song is a Tibetan photojournalist with the Xinhua News Agency Tibet Bureau. Both have long-standing research and deep understanding of Tibetan Buddhism. This book combines scientific rigor, knowledge, and entertainment, making it not only a valuable reference for Tibetan studies researchers, art workers, and ethnic tourism enthusiasts both in China and abroad, but also a delightful and appreciable read for general readers.