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I am sure the life and work of there great Indian buddhist masters will inspire our readers to a better understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspect of the Buddhist Philosophy. The book also offers the glimpse of courage, compassion, dedication and devotion of the masters and their impact on the innocent, peace loving, contented people of the Himalayan Valley where life is sustained by love, compassion and wisdom and not by wealth. This is detailed in-depth study of the actual life of Buddhist in Himachal region.
Innocence and Simplicity on the face of people of valley speaks of the impact of Buddhism in their real life, due to practice of compassion and loving kindness as taught by Buddha. The impact of Monastic life could be seen on every aspect of life which can guide and solve the tension full life of modern times to live a simple, happy and compassionate life.
The second era of present Buddhism in Himachal was started by Guru l'adamsambhav, Rin chen-bzang po and Atisa Dipankar Srijnana in 10th century A.D. to 12 century AD. and later supported by Asokaballa, Ajber Singh and revived by Anagank Dharampal, Bhadant Anand Kaushalyayan, Dr. BR Ambedkar, and Sh. SN Goenka. The greatest impetus to revive Buddhism in Himachal, Himalayan region and the world was given by H.H. Dalai Lama 14 and later by Trinlay Donji and the 17th Karmapa.
This book also gives archaeological details of Bodh stupa at Chaitru (Dharamshala), stone inscription at Kanihara, Pathiar, Trilokinath Lahaul and other inscriptions and artifact found from different parts of Himachal Pradesh which is a living repository of the artistic Buddhist Monasteries, ageless wooden temples, magnificent monolithic and structure stone temples like Tabo, Dhankar, Kungri, Kaza monastery, Key monastery, Kibber monastery, Tirlokinath monastery in Lahaul and Spiti. In Kinnaur, monastries at Kalpa, Ribba, Jangi, Nako, Chango and Kamru are well described. Kinnaur Kailash is main religious attraction in Kinnaur.
In Kangra District, Dharamshala is the main Buddhist centre where Dalai Lama's temple at Mc Leodganj is always occupied by visitors. Norbulinga institute is well known for arts and crafts. A Tibetan doll museum, Buddha temple enshrined with large Buddha statue and a Thangka painting school remains large attraction of this place.
Library of Tibetan works is one of the best well maintained library of India containing centuries old manuscripts, documents and contemporary publications along with foreign language reference library and audio visual archive. The museum originated as a repository of arts and artifacts offered to H.H. the Dalai Lama the major attraction in the museum includes a three dimensional wood squared mandala of Avalokiteshwar and a threadcross mandala of Arya Tara.
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This Travel Guide takes the traveller through exceptionally magnificent landscapes, the world's youngest mountains sheltering some of its oldest monasteries. From the near perfect beauty of Lower Kinnaur to the austere splendour of Lahaul-Spiti, the guidebook charts both the majesty of the setting and the strength of spirit and faith that has allowed for habitation, and travel, here.
The great monasteries, such as Lahaul's Guru Ghantal, Spiti's Tabo, Dhankar and Kye and Kinnaur's Nako are presented in depth, and there are also chapter on the state's Buddhist-Tibetan enclaves, Dharamshala and Rewalsar.
Chapter on Manali and Shimla present two gateways to the Trail, via Lahaul and Kinnaur respectively.
There are chapters on wildlife, nature parks and sanctuaries, and adventure sports such as paragliding, river rafting and trekking.
An up-to-date Practical Information section contains information required for the traveller to India and Himachal Pradesh: visas, embassies and high commissions, air, trains and road connections, where to stay and where to eat.
This highly visual Travel Guide, lavishly illustrated with over 140 photographs, is a perfect companion not just for the intrepid tourist but also the armchair traveller.
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