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The Potala Palace of Lhasa

[1 Book]

System #: BA-AC-0617

ISBN: 7-5052-0243-X
ISBN: 750520243X

Author: Nan Hui

Language: English / Chinese

Publisher: China Esperanto Press, Beijing

Type: Hardcover

Pages: 160 Pages

List price: ~~$110.00~~

Our Price: $85.00

DESCRIPTION:

The Potala Palace on the Red Mountain in Lhasa, Tibet (Xinjiang) occupies an area of 130,000 square metres. It was built in the seventh century and was reconstructed in the 17th century. Through its history of 1300 years it was the residence and office of nine Tibetan kings and ten Dalai Lamas. The whole complex is divided into two parts: the White Palace and the Red Palace. The Potala Palace, the great symbol and museum of Tibetan Buddhist culture contains large quantities of murals, Thangka portraits, Buddhist images and jewels.

This bilingual (Chinese/English) book provides a colourful and pictorially fascinating introduction to a site that continues to fascinate and awe readers and visitors alike.

Contents

Potala Palace, a Sanctuary on the "Roof of the World"

Sacred Site in the "City of Sunshine"

White Palace

Stupas in the Red Palace

Prayer Halls in the Red Palace

Cultural Relics

Maintenance and Protection

CCO Code: 53

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