The Spirit of Tibet: Portrait of a Culture in Exile
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (539 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1559391073 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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. From Library Journal This stunning book of color photographs by photojournalist Wright of Tibetans living in exile in Northern India captures the variety of daily experience, from images of monks and laypeople at work or prayer to a portrait of a young nun who had been tortured in Tibet before her escape. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc
This visually stunning, full-color portrait of Tibetan life in exile displays the spirit of Tibetan refugees living in the beautifil mountain settings of northern India and shows how they have preserved the best of their unique culture and identity.
Stunning Work Ever since I read Heinrich Harrer's "Seven Years in Tibet" six years, then the later "Return to Tibet" by the same author, I was hooked to Tibet, the Tibetan people, the Tibetan land, the Tibetan mountains, the Tibetan monasteries, everything Tibetan. I have cultivated an unspeakable tie to this unique land and its people. I began screening movies s. A beautiful, touching &devoted portrait of Tibetans in exile Scott A. Hunt One thing is clear from this beautiful and touching portrait of Tibetans living in exile in Northern India: Alison Wright was devoted to capturing the essence of the Tibetan character, and she did so brilliantly. Not only do her photographs capture the stark color contrasts and subtle shades of light in the tiny mountain village of Dharamsala, but s. "Wright's connection and love of Tibet shines apparent" according to A Customer. San Francisco Sunday Examiner and ChronicleBy Linda Watanabee McFerrinFreelance photojournalist Alison Wright's vivid portrait of Tibetan life in exile will kindle the warmth in any heart. In her vibrant visual sojourn with the Tibetan refugees in Dharamsala, India,she reveals lives rich in reflection and celebration, and creates a doorway into a cu