A Journey to Lhasa and Central Tibet is a record of explorer Sarat Chanra Das travels through Sikkim into Tibet during the years 1879-1891. Das is considered as one of the greatest pioneering travellers who ever entered Tibet. The marvelous primary resources later edited by W.W. Rockhill covers the author journey from Darjeeling to Tashilhunpo, his residence there, on to Dongtse, and his onward journey to Lhasa via Tashilhunpo and Yamdo and Ugyen-gto''s visit to the Bonbo Sanctuary of Rigyail Sendar. The author describes in detail the funeral of Panchen Rinpoche, his visit to the Great Lamasery of Samye and to Yarlund. His visit to Sakya is also recorded, and his subsequent return to India, where he explored the idea of social divisions, marriage, medicine and festivals of Tibet.ISBN: 8129111292
Author: Das, Sarat Chandra
Published by: Rockhill, W W
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