These tales were taken by the devoted translator from the very lips of Tibetans at the turn of the century (the 20th century!). At this time Tibet was still a uniquely isolated and authentic Buddhist civilization. It aptly conveys the spirit of Buddhist Old Tibet.
This collection is a gem. It would be worth perusing just for its Tibetan-drawn color illustrations. These often hilarious, yet clear-eyed fables are a world treasure and delight to old as well as young. Their almost side-splitting humor is uniquely Tibetan.
Original Title
Folk Tales from Tibet, Ed. Captain O'Connor, 1905
These tales were taken by the devoted translator from the very lips of Tibetans at the turn of the century (the 20th century!). At this time Tibet was still a uniquely isolated and authentic Buddhist civilization. It aptly conveys the spirit of Buddhist Old Tibet.
This collection is a gem. It would be worth perusing just for its Tibetan-drawn color illustrations. These often hilarious, yet clear-eyed fables are a world treasure and delight to old as well as young. Their almost side-splitting humor is uniquely Tibetan.
These tales were taken by the devoted translator from the very lips of Tibetans at the turn of the century (the 20th century!). At this time Tibet was still a uniquely isolated and authentic Buddhist civilization. It aptly conveys the spirit of Buddhist Old Tibet.
This collection is a gem. It would be worth perusing just for its Tibetan-drawn color illustrations. These often hilarious, yet clear-eyed fables are a world treasure and delight to old as well as young. Their almost side-splitting humor is uniquely Tibetan.