A Tibet Reader: (English Version)

Chinese Title: 西藏读本
Title: A Tibet Reader
ISBN: 9787119058368
Edition: English
Publishing Date: 2009-09
Author: Su Shuyang
Publishing House: Foreign Languages Press
Cover: P
Page: 197pp
Spec: 240*180mm


Introduction:
This book is not meant to be a general history of Tibet,nor a Tibetan adventure or folklore monograph. It focuses on the attempts being made today to solve the riddles and confusion surrounding Tibet,including contemplations,reflections,in-depth discussions,and plain narrations in a language of honesty and sincerity. It also expresses a feeling of fraternity towards Tibetan compatriots and a longing for a beautiful tomorrow for Tibet. Careful readers may be inspired and moved by its content.

Content:
Preface
Stories from
　The Marriage ofSongtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng
　The Journey of Monk Xuanzang and Introduction of Buddhism
　Whirlwind of the Islamic Warriors
Folktales and Myths
　The Creation of the World
　Where Did I Come From ?
　Today's Answers to How Mankind Originated
Lost Glory, the Tubo Kingdom
　Ancient Names, Tubo and Tibet
　Myths of the YarlungValley
　Songtsen Gampo and His Children
Tibetan Buddhism
　The Turbulent History of Tibetan Buddhism
　Major Sects
　Dalai and Panchen Lamas
Lies and Plunder
　The British Empire's First Attempt on Tibet
　Britain's "Civilizing Operation" im Tibet
　The Simla Conference and the Mirage of"Independent Tibet"
Artistic Glories
　Tibetan Literature--EpicofKingGesar
　Painting-- Thangka
　Tibetan Song, Dance, and Opera
Past, Present ao.d Future
　The Dark Past: A Society of Theocratic Feudal Serfdom
　Today: Rapid Changes and Progress
　A Dazzling Future
Postscript