Tibetan Folk Tales
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Gleaned from an ancient oral tradition, these imaginative, colorful, and wisdom-filled stories will delight children and adults alike. This collection includes the Tibetan myth of creation; some of the famous Jataka tales, or stories of former lives of the Buddha; and the most popular of all the time-honored legends of Tibet, the great epic of King Gesar of Ling, the warrior who became a national hero.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0394748867
ISBN13:9780394748863
Release Date:December 1981
Publisher:Shambhala Publications
Length:186 Pages
Weight:1.14 lbs.
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Good stuff, well organized, expertly written, deliciously translated. I can't recall the last time I was so utterly captivated by yet another myths/legends/folktales chrestomathy--and I do hold _quite_ the library of cultural anthropology and medieval literature.
Tibetan Folk Tales
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This chamrming collection of authentic Tibetan folklore reflects the enduring wisdom, engaging humor, and unique culture of the people of the legendary Land of Snows. The Tibetans' love of storytelling is reflected in these folk narratives including: * The Tibetan myth of creation, and stories of the origin of important dieties and ancient rulers. * Some of the famous Jataka tales, stories of former lives of the Buddha, illustrating his practical wisdom and universal compassion. * Stories of the release of a hero from animal form. reminiscent of Western fables such as "The Frog Prince." * The most popular of all the time-honored legends of Tibet, the great epic of King Gesar of Ling, the warrior who became a national hero. Here the story of his birth and ascension to sovereignty are presented. To this day, Gesar symbolizes the hope of Tibetans that their country will know the rule of a just leader in a free realm once again. * Parables, proverbs, verses and riddles. Gleaned from an ancient oral tradition, these imaginative, colorful wisdom-filled tales will delight children and adults alike. --- from books back cover
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