The Heart of Asia
Memoirs from the Himalayas
$37.02
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
11 January 1990
Summary
A world-renowned artist, visionary, and humanitarian, Nicholas Roerich is most widely known for his breathtaking paintings of Himalayan landscapes and the peoples of Central Asia. In this book, he chronicles his expeditions through the Himalayas, providing one of the earliest and richest written accounts of the area. Roerich recounts his journeys to more than fifty monasteries and his meetings with lamas eager to share their spiritual insights and heritage with the Western world. His expediti…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780892813025 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0892813024 |
| Author: | Nicholas Roerich |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 11 January 1990 |
| Weight: | 191g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 138mm x 14mm |
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“Worthwhile reading for any student of philosophy and mysticism, as well as being a fantastic example of the philosophical language.”
“Worthwhile reading for any student of philosophy and mysticism, as well as being a fantastic example of the philosophical language.” * Robert James Buratti, New Dawn, July-August 2002 *“Here we enlist a special guide who can help us see beyond our western conditioning and literal thinking.” * Robert Buratti, New Dawn, May-June 2003 *“For all these reasons, beauty, culture, prophecy, and history in retrospect, after 80 years, it is still compelling reading.” * Rev. Dr. S. D’Monford, New Dawn, Jan-Feb 2006 *
About The Author
Nicholas Roerich
Nicholas Roerich is a prolific artist and writer, renowned philosopher, educator, and explorer.
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