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A JOURNEY TO LHASA AND CENTRAL TIBET
A JOURNEY TO LHASA AND CENTRAL TIBET
by
Sarat Chandra Das
Category: Travel
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Number of pages: 280
Book Size: 5.5x8.5
Book Weight (Hardbound): gm
Book Weight (Paperback): 278 gm
Published in: 05/01/2007
Available in: Paperbound
ISBN_PB: 9788129111296

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A Journey to Lhasa and Central Tibet is a record of explorer Sarat Chandra Das’ travels through Sikkim into Tibet during the years 1879–1881. Das is considered as one of the greatest pioneering travellers who ever entered Tibet. This marvelous primary resource — later edited by W.W. Rockhill — covers Das’ journey from Darjeeling to Tashilhunpo, his residence there, on to Dongtse, and his onward journey to Lhasa via Tashilhunpo and Yamdo Samding. From his time at Lhasa, he gives details about the government of Lhasa, their customs, festivals, and culture. He records his return journey to Tashilhunpo and Ugyen-Gyatso’s visit to the Bonbo Sanctuary of Rigyial Sendar. He describes in detail the funeral of Panchen Rinpoche, his visit to the Great Lamasery of Samye and to Yarlung. His visit to Sakya is also recorded, and his subsequent return to India, where he explored the idea of social divisions, marriage, funerals, medicine and festivals of Tibet. This book is a witness to Sarat Chandra Das’ tremendous work, and is an example of what a travelogue should be.

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Sarat Chandra Das No. of books available: 2
Sarat Chandra Das was the Secretary of the Buddhist Society of India, and Associate Member of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. He was appointed as Headmaster of the Tibetan Boarding School in Darjiling (present day Darjeeling) in 1874. He was deeply interested in the study of Tibetan language and culture and undertook several successful expeditions to Tibet.

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