Newly available in paperback, this sumptuous volume presents a dazzling
collection of photographs of the majestic landscape and Buddhist people of the
Himalayas. The authors? profound intimacy with their subject is immediately
apparent in their awe-inspiring images, which present a harmonious mosaic of the
unmatched richness of the civilizations on the Roof of theWorld. The pictures
are accompanied throughout by contributions from nineteen eminent specialists on
the region, who discuss the faith, culture, politics and traditions of the
Himalayan world. Reflecting not only the cycle of human existence but also the
history of the Himalayas, this lavish volume offers an unparalleled insight into
Himalayan Buddhism in the 21st