Three Years in Tibet
A Buddhist Monk's Spiritual Journey Through TibetBy Ekai Kawaguchi
Length22h
About this audiobook
In "Three Years in Tibet," Ekai Kawaguchi delivers an enthralling narrative of his transformative journey through the mystical landscapes and spiritual heart of Tibet. Writing in a lyrical yet straightforward style, Kawaguchi blends personal memoir with vivid descriptions of Tibetan culture, religious practices, and the profound encounters he has with its people. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century geopolitics, this work serves as both a travelogue and a philosophical reflection, as it intricately details the author's experiences and the deep realizations he gathered over three years of exploration and learning. Ekai Kawaguchi, a Japanese monk and adventurer, was driven by an insatiable curiosity and a quest for spiritual enlightenment. His background in Buddhism and his rigorous studies in the teachings of prominent Buddhist leaders propelled him to embark on this journey. His unique perspective as a Japanese traveler in Tibet, along with his commitment to understanding the very essence of Tibetan Buddhism, greatly informed his narrative and the themes present in this seminal work. "Three Years in Tibet" is a compelling read for anyone interested in travel writing, Buddhism, or the cultural intersections of the East. Kawaguchi's eloquent prose invites readers not just to witness his journey, but to reflect upon their own paths toward understanding and enlightenment.
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GenreTravel
Length22 hrs
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 25, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
54CHAPTER L. Life in the Sera Monastery.
2Illustrations in the Text.
55CHAPTER LI. My Tibetan Friends and Benefactors.
3Photogravures.
56CHAPTER LII. Japan in Lhasa.
4Sketch-map.
57CHAPTER LIII. Scholastic Aspirants.
5CHAPTER I. Novel farewell presents.
58CHAPTER LIV. Tibetan Weddings and Wedded Life.
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6CHAPTER II. A year in Darjeeling.
59CHAPTER LV. Wedding Ceremonies.
7CHAPTER III. A foretaste of Tibetan barbarism.
60CHAPTER LVI. Tibetan Punishments.
8CHAPTER IV. Laying a false scent.
61CHAPTER LVII. A grim Funeral and grimmer Medicine.
9CHAPTER V. Journey to Nepal.
62CHAPTER LVIII. Foreign Explorers and the Policy of Seclusion.
10CHAPTER VI. I befriend Beggars.
63CHAPTER LIX. A Metropolis of Filth.
11CHAPTER VII. The Sublime Himalaya.
64CHAPTER LX. Lamaism.
12CHAPTER VIII. Dangers Ahead.
65CHAPTER LXI. The Tibetan Hierarchy.
13CHAPTER IX. Beautiful Tsarang and Dirty Tsarangese.
66CHAPTER LXII. The Government.
14CHAPTER X. Fame and Temptation.
67CHAPTER LXIII. Education and Castes.
15CHAPTER XI. Tibet at Last.
68CHAPTER LXIV. Tibetan Trade and Industry.
16CHAPTER XII. The World of Snow.
69CHAPTER LXV. Currency and Printing blocks.
17CHAPTER XIII. A kind old Dame.
70CHAPTER LXVI. The Festival of Lights.
18CHAPTER XIV. A holy Cave-Dweller.
71CHAPTER LXVII. Tibetan Women.
19CHAPTER XV. In helpless Plight.
72CHAPTER LXVIII. Tibetan Boys and Girls.
20CHAPTER XVI. A Foretaste of distressing Experiences.
73CHAPTER LXIX. The Care of the Sick.
21CHAPTER XVII. A Beautiful Rescuer.
74CHAPTER LXX. Outdoor Amusements.
22CHAPTER XVIII. The Lighter Side of the Experiences.
75CHAPTER LXXI. Russia’s Tibetan Policy.
23CHAPTER XIX. The largest River of Tibet.
76CHAPTER LXXII. Tibet and British India.
24CHAPTER XX. Dangers begin in Earnest.
77CHAPTER LXXIII. China, Nepal and Tibet.
25CHAPTER XXI. Overtaken by a Sand-Storm.
78CHAPTER LXXIV. The Future of Tibetan Diplomacy.
26CHAPTER XXII. 22,650 Feet above Sea-level.
79CHAPTER LXXV. The “Monlam” Festival.
27CHAPTER XXIII. I survive a Sleep in the Snow.
80CHAPTER LXXVI. The Tibetan Soldiery.
28CHAPTER XXIV. ‘Bon’ and ‘Kyang.’
81CHAPTER LXXVII. Tibetan Finance.
29CHAPTER XXV. The Power of Buddhism.
82CHAPTER LXXVIII. Future of the Tibetan Religions.
30CHAPTER XXVI. Sacred Manasarovara and its Legends.
83CHAPTER LXXIX. The Beginning of the Disclosure of the Secret.
31CHAPTER XXVII. Bartering in Tibet.
84CHAPTER LXXX. The Secret Leaks Out.
32CHAPTER XXVIII. A Himalayan Romance.
85CHAPTER LXXXI. My Benefactor’s Noble Offer.
33CHAPTER XXIX. On the Road to Nature’s Grand Mandala.
86CHAPTER LXXXII. Preparations for Departure.
34CHAPTER XXX. Wonders of Nature’s Mandala.
87CHAPTER LXXXIII. A Tearful Departure from Lhasa.
35CHAPTER XXXI. An Ominous Outlook.
88CHAPTER LXXXIV. Five Gates to Pass.
36CHAPTER XXXII. A Cheerless Prospect.
89CHAPTER LXXXV. The First Challenge Gate.
37CHAPTER XXXIII. At Death’s Door.
90CHAPTER LXXXVI. The Second and Third Challenge Gates.
38CHAPTER XXXIV. The Saint of the White Cave revisited.
91CHAPTER LXXXVII. The Fourth and Fifth Challenge Gates.
39CHAPTER XXXV. Some easier days.
92CHAPTER LXXXVIII. The Final Gate Passed.
40CHAPTER XXXVI. War Against Suspicion.
93CHAPTER LXXXIX. Good-bye, Tibet!
41CHAPTER XXXVII. Across the Steppes.
94CHAPTER XC. The Labche Tribe.
42CHAPTER XXXVIII. Holy Texts in a Slaughter-House.
95CHAPTER XCI. Visit to my Old Teacher.
43CHAPTER XXXIX. The Third Metropolis of Tibet.
96CHAPTER XCII. My Tibetan Friends in Trouble.
44CHAPTER XL. The Sakya Monastery.
97CHAPTER XCIII. Among Friends.
45CHAPTER XLI. Shigatze.
98CHAPTER XCIV. The Two Kings of Nepal.
46CHAPTER XLII. A Supposed Miracle.
99CHAPTER XCV. Audience of the Two Kings.
47CHAPTER XLIII. Manners and Customs.
100CHAPTER XCVI. Second Audience.
48CHAPTER XLIV. On to Lhasa.
101CHAPTER XCVII. Once more in Katmandu.
49CHAPTER XLV. Arrival in Lhasa.
102CHAPTER XCVIII. Interview with the Acting Prime Minister.
50CHAPTER XLVI. The Warrior-Priests of Sera.
103CHAPTER XCIX. Painful News from Lhasa.
51CHAPTER XLVII. Tibet and North China.
104CHAPTER C. The King betrays his suspicion.
52CHAPTER XLVIII. Admission into Sera College.
105CHAPTER CI. Third Audience.
53CHAPTER XLIX. Meeting with the Incarnate Bodhisattva.
106CHAPTER CII. Farewell to Nepal and its Good Kings.
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