Editor Swati Mitra (3 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 192 Pages Indexed. Very attractive guide book with stiff covers with flaps and endpaper maps. Illustrations in color on every page. This book presents the sacred sites as a traditional pilgrim circuit, following a time-honoured trail with a hallowed history dating back two and a half millenia. An illustrated exploration of information ranging from ancient legends from the Buddha's life to practical information on the Sacred Sites. From the wisdom of the Master's teachings to an exclusive interview with His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama. This book, with over 200 specially commissioned photographs, easy-to-follow sketch maps of the Sacred Sites and a map of the region, attempts to comprehensively illustrate every aspect of Buddhism, its architectural heritage, its literary wealth and above all, its humane philosophy, with prime focus on the Sacred Sites associated with the Lord Buddha during his lifetime.…

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. 2nd edition. Text clean & bright; binding tight; moderate wear to covers. 192 pages. Thoroughly illustrated in color. "The first genuine attempt to present the sacred sites as a traditional pilgrim circuit.This book, with over 200 specially-commissioned photographs, easy-to-follow sketch maps of the sacred sites and a map of the region, attempts to illustrate every aspect of Buddhism, its architectural heritage, its literary wealth and above all, its humane philosophy, with prime focus on the sacred sites associated with the Buddha during his lifetime.". …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A very tidy copy.