Tibetan Fragrance

Author: Mei Zhuozhu
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Thus, we began designing the route. After repeatedly integrating opinions, we finally decided to start from Xining, passing through Gannan, Aba, Ganzi, Diqing, Nyingchi, Shannan, Shigatse, Ngari, Lhasa, Nagqu, and then return to Qinghai. Each place name held endless allure for us. We immersed ourselves in grand imagination for a while, and our long-drawn-out gaze couldn’t be brought back. Exiting the hotel, rain fell on the streets of Xining. The late September night on the plateau was so beautiful! — Mei Zhuo
The author is the vice chairman of the Qinghai Writers' Association. She describes the natural landscapes and cultural scenery of Tibetan-inhabited areas in Tibet, Qinghai, Sichuan, and other regions. The book focuses on Tibetan residential architecture, clothing, customs, beliefs, and provides a concise explanation of the similarities and differences among the four major Tibetan branches. In a (image-text) format, the book introduces the charm of the land of snow, with monasteries, lamas, pilgrimage, and esoteric practices as highlights. Additionally, the transformation of a person into a Buddha and a Buddha back into a human is also a message the author wishes to convey.