Tibet History

With characteristic humility, His Holiness the Dalai Lama begins this landmark survey of the entire Buddhist path by saying, "I think an overview of Tibetan Buddhism for the purpose of providing a comprehensive framework of the path may prove helpful in deepening your understanding and practice." In this book the Dalai Lama delivers a presentation that is both concise and profound, accessible and engaging.

Immerse yourself in the epic religious history of an isolated mountain kingdom that fused sacred power with survival. Perfect for a focused commute, this sweeping narrative transports you to the roof of the world. Experience the rise of a monastic state where unforgiving geography and ancient...

The most accessible and informative version of the Buddhist classicavailable in English, with instruction in meditation, illuminating commentary, and guidance in the practical use of the prayers The so-called “Tibetan Book of the Dead” has been renowned for centuries as a cornerstone of...

Uncover a breathtaking saga of Asian history, tracing a warrior empire's evolution into a peaceful Buddhist civilization. Perfect for a captivating daily commute, this awe-inspiring narrative transports you to the treacherous, beautiful altitudes of the Himalayas. For listeners seeking deep...

Explore the epic transformation of a formidable mountain empire into a global beacon of Buddhist spirituality. Perfect for your morning commute or deep focus sessions, this immersive historical journey transports you straight to the roof of the world. Experience the breathtaking rise of a...

In this unique book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama tells the full story of his 75-year struggle with China to save Tibet and its people. Instant New York Times Bestseller The Dalai Lama has had to contend with the People’s Republic of China his entire life. He was 15 years old when communist...

Ascend the Tibetan plateau to explore a masterpiece of sacred architecture and centuries of spiritual statecraft. Transform your daily commute into an awe-inspiring armchair travel experience through the high-altitude streets of ancient Lhasa. Discover how a solitary fortress on Red Hill evolved...

From the award-winning author of Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line comes a “splendid” (The New York Times) novel set in nineteenth-century Tibet that follows two outsiders—an Indian schoolteacher spying for the British Empire and an English “lady” explorer—as they venture into a...

A gripping portrait of modern Tibet told through the lives of its people, from the bestselling author of Nothing to Envy “A brilliantly reported and eye-opening work of narrative nonfiction.”—The New York Times Book Review NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Parul Sehgal, The New...

A powerful, emotional memoir and an extraordinary portrait of three generations of Tibetan women whose lives are forever changed when Chairman Mao's Red Army crushes Tibetan independence, sending a young mother and her six-year-old daughter on a treacherous journey across the snowy Himalayas...

'In a Nutshell', the new audiobook series from Naxos AudioBooks, continues with a fascinating history of Tibet. Part of China for many years, yet with a clearly distinctive culture (with the central devotion of its people being to Buddhism and the Dalai Lama), Tibet has a unique character in the panoply of world nations. Here we have an independent view of its history and the customs and beliefs of its people - and a commentary on the current situation.

Dramatized in a motion picture starring Brad Pitt, Seven Years in Tibet is the autobiographical account of a young Austrian adventurer and the escape from an internment camp that changed his life forever. In 1943, Heinrich Harrer, a noted mountain climber and skier, slipped out of captivity in...

Journey into the heart of an ancient highland capital where royal power and Buddhist devotion forged an enduring empire. Perfect for a focused listening session or an immersive daily commute, this sweeping Asian history narrative transports you directly to the sacred river valleys of Tibet...

The beginning of the year 1783, I received my final orders and instructions, and left Calcutta, to execute the service which was intrusted to my care. Lieutenant Samuel Davis, and Mr. Robert Saunders, were included in the commission with which I was honoured, and appointed to accompany me, the former as Draftsman and Surveyor, the latter in the capacity of Surgeon. I had every reason to congratulate myself on the choice which had been made of these gentlemen as my associates; and in their kind and friendly attention, I had the satisfaction to find a constant source of comfort.

Explore the towering architectural marvel of the Himalayas and uncover the spiritual secrets of Tibetan history. Perfect for your daily commute or a contemplative armchair adventure, this sweeping narrative transports you directly to the windswept Lhasa Valley. Experience the rise of a sacred...

Uncover the spiritual warfare and architectural genius behind a sacred fortress built on the very roof of the world. Transform your daily commute into an immersive journey across the Himalayas. Witness how a modest hilltop stronghold evolved into a towering symbol of power that shaped the...

Trace the epic rise of a remote Himalayan settlement into the sacred heart of Tibetan Buddhism. Perfect for an armchair travel escape or your daily commute, this immersive narrative transports you to the Yarlung river basin. Experience the sweeping, atmospheric evolution of a high-altitude city...

Discover how a remote Himalayan valley transformed into Asia’s most fiercely contested political and spiritual capital. Perfect for an immersive commute or reflective armchair travel, this captivating historical narrative transports you directly to the Tibetan Plateau. Walk alongside devoted...

A bracing assessment of U.S. foreign policy and world disorder over the past two decades from the bestselling author of The Revenge of Geography and The Coming Anarchy “[Kaplan] has emerged not only as an eloquent defender of foreign-policy realism but as a grand strategist to whom the...

In questo approfondimento ripercorriamo la storia del conflitto sino-tibetano, che da decenni macchia le vite e le speranze di un popolo. Nel 1950, il Partito Comunista Cinese lanciò l'invasione del Tibet. Dal punto di vista dei tibetani, questa invasione interruppe secoli di nazione indipendente. Per i cinesi, invece, si trattava della ripresa del controllo di una parte del loro territorio sovrano, che era stata loro strappata nell'ultimo secolo dagli imperialismi stranieri e dalle guerre civili.