Isolated from the outside world, the western end of the Himalayas is home to the mythical valley of Shangri-La - a fictional place of tranquillity which is today synonymous with an earthly paradise...Author Laurence J. Brahm goes in search of Shangri-La, in a literal and metaphorical sense. He hitchhikes through some of the most remote and isolated mountainous landscapes of Tibet, through the Qinghai and Yunnan provinces. On his way, Brahm meets various individuals, including, monks, nomads and artists - each searching for their own particular Shangri-La. This insightful travel book acquaints the reader with old Tibetan traditions and culture. Brahm combines beautiful, photographs of the region of Tibet and interviews with famous Chinese personalities - covering everything, from philosophical views on self-discovery to inner peace. Brahm discovers that Shangri - La is indeed a state of mind.
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Höhe: 214 mm
Breite: 148 mm
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978-981-261-283-0 (9789812612830)
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Laurence J. Brahm is a pioneer of culturally sustainable heritage restoration in Beijing - having helped preserve historic neighbourhoods and sections of the Great Wall. He is the author of numerous books on China and Asia, and writes his own regular weekly column in Hong Kong's South China, Morning Post. Since 2002, Brahm has devoted most of his time producing and directing a series of film features and documentaries on Tibet. During this time, he wrote a series of travelogues which includes Searching for Shangri-La amongst other titles. In 2005, he established the Shambhala Foundation, which promotes ethnic diversity and supports culturally sustainable development models. These include, monastery restoration, construction of schools, developing medical clinics, as well as entrepreneurial training in Tibet.
