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Exclusive book offer: Wisdom of the Mountains

We are pleased to offer you the chance to buy a fantastic new book on Himalayan Buddhism – with an exclusive discount for Tibet Relief Fund supporters!

Tibet Relief Fund supporters can get the book for just £35 (RRP £40)

Visit www.himalayanbuddhism.com
and enter enter £35 into the ‘Other Amount’ box to receive your discount

And what’s more…for every hardback copy sold using this code, author Colin Stump will donate £10 to Tibet Relief Fund. Thank you, Colin!

Cover of Wisdom of the Mountains book

About the book
Wisdom of the Mountains – Buddhism of Tibet and the Himalaya

“A comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of Buddhism, how it specifically evolved in Tibet and the Himalaya, and how it is practised today in Tibet, India, Nepal and Bhutan.

This is a good introduction for the general public, and travelers to the region, including the many trekkers who now venture into these parts. The book avoids the overtly religious or academic tone found in some other texts on the subject. It is abundantly illustrated, with over three hundred photographs, annotated images and maps.

Written by Colin Stump, who previously managed a global group of adventure travel companies, this book aims to demystify some of the complexities that travelers in the region will see.

What are prayers flags for? What do all these angry-looking deities on the temple walls mean? What is tantra? What are the monks trying to achieve when they meditate? Why are there so many different Buddhas? Who is the Dalai Lama?

The book begins with a straightforward explanation of the basic principles of Buddhism and how the fundamental philosophies evolved into Mahayana, and ultimately the more esoteric form, Vajrayana or Tantric Buddhism, popularly known today as Tibetan Buddhism.

Explanation of ritual, practise, and the supporting iconography is given, aided by plentiful colour images, maps, and illustrations. Each of the main traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, Nyingma, Sakya, Kagyü, and Geluk are covered in turn, with some history, and then detail on their specific practises and institutions.

Finally, Buddhism as practised in India, now home to many Tibetan refugees, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet is covered, bringing the reader right up to date with the challenges facing this fascinating tradition.”

Click here to order your copy now…and don’t forget to enter ‘£35’ into the ‘Other Amount’ box to receive the discount.

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