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The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane: Wisdom Tales from Tibet
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A favorite bedside book
  • Tibetian mini tales
  • A wonderful, fun-filled, light hearted look at enlightenment
The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane: Wisdom Tales from Tibet
Surya Das
Manufacturer: HarperSanFrancisco
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0062508490

Book Description

This remarkable book brings together more than 150 authentic Buddhist teaching tales from the Hidden Kingdom of Tibet — most never before translated into English. These captivating stories, legends and yarns — passed orally from teacher to student — capture the vibrant wisdom of an ancient and still-living oral tradition. Magical, whimsical, witty and ribald, The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane unfolds a luminous vision of a universe where basic goodness, harmony, and hope prevails.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A favorite bedside book.......2007-05-15

This is a compilation of Tibetan and Buddhist tales, similar in a way to Zen Flesh Zen Bones (which I also love). The difference is the language is much simpler, smoother, and accessible. Who would have thought Buddhism could be so funny at times? It's a great way to get into the spirit of things, without laboring over it. I just love this book.

4 out of 5 stars Tibetian mini tales.......2007-01-16

This book is a compilation of spiritual short stories from Tibet. The typical story is only a page or two, so not much depth is possible in any given story. A full range of subjects within Buddism are presented, including spiritual, inspirational, enlightening, insightful, fictional, non-fictional, humorous, and sad. I enjoyed the vast majority of the stories to some degree.

In addition to the spiritual value of the book, it is also rich with the culture of Tibet.

My only problem with the book was that by and large the stories were unrelated in terms of plot and characters. Finishing one story did not leave me wanting to read "just one more" before putting it down.

With that in mind, this book would be perfect as a "bathroom reader".

Entertainment: 3.5 stars
Enlightenment: 4.5 stars
Overall: 4 stars

5 out of 5 stars A wonderful, fun-filled, light hearted look at enlightenment.......1998-11-05

The tales of wild crazy masters,and ordinary people on their journey of self-discovery will inspire and amaze you. Hearing about others whose journey's have been successful (in their own ways) renews one's own spiritual quest and helps you to realize that you are not alone, that life is a wonderful mystery, and although it can seem unfair, it can't hinder you if you never take anthing to heart, since it's all transient anyway!
The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane: Wisdom Tales from Tibet
Average customer rating: Not rated
    The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane: Wisdom Tales from Tibet
    Surya Das
    Manufacturer: HarperSanFrancisco
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback
    ASIN: B000OEPHXW
    The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane: Wisdom Tales from Tibet
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane: Wisdom Tales from Tibet
      Surya Das
      Manufacturer: Harpercollins
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback
      ASIN: B000OEXXTW

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