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White Lama : the life of tantric yogi Theos Bernard, Tibet's lost emissary to the New World
- Title
- White Lama : the life of tantric yogi Theos Bernard, Tibet's lost emissary to the New World / Douglas Veenhof.
- Author
- Veenhof, Douglas.
- Publication
- New York : Harmony Books, c2011.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFE 12-72 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Details
- Description
- 466 p., [8] p. of plates : ill.; 24 cm.
- Summary
- Traces the experience of the Hatha Yoga pioneer, describing how in 1937 he became the third American to enter Tibet, his subsequent initiation into Tantric practice, and his introduction of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy to America.
- Subject
- Note
- Originally published: Doubleday Religion, c2011.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 399-452) and index.
- Contents
- Out of a clear sky -- The philosopher's dance -- The pageant of India -- Kalimpong -- Gyantse -- Gates of the Forbidden city -- The pilgrim's welcome -- Living ritual -- The hermit's blessing -- The treasure of Padmasambhava -- Ambassador of Shangri-La -- Tibetland -- Gone to the other side.
- Call Number
- JFE 12-72
- ISBN
- 9780385514323
- 0385514328
- OCLC
- 733310622
- Author
- Veenhof, Douglas.
- Title
- White Lama : the life of tantric yogi Theos Bernard, Tibet's lost emissary to the New World / Douglas Veenhof.
- Imprint
- New York : Harmony Books, c2011.
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 399-452) and index.
- Research Call Number
- JFE 12-72