Tibetan Astrology
$58.01
- Paperback
312 pages
- Release Date
28 May 2019
Summary
Astrology is one of the traditional arts and sciences of Tibet, where it is known as “the science of calculation,” used by monks and lamas in the study of the rhythms and cycles of time, for divination, for choosing auspicious times for rituals and life-cycle events such as marriages and funerals, and as an adjunct to the practice of traditional medicine.
This comprehensive introduction to the topic includes:
- Historical roots and influences from China and India as well a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781570629631 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1570629633 |
| Author: | Philippe Cornu |
| Publisher: | Shambhala |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 312 |
| Release Date: | 28 May 2019 |
| Weight: | 431g |
| Dimensions: | 21mm x 151mm x 228mm |
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Critics Review
“Until now there has been no definitive book on the art of Tibetan astrology. Philippe Cornu’s Tibetan Astrology changes all that. This is an important book for anyone interested in astrology or in exploring the special Tibetan vision of the universe.”– Bodhi Tree Book Review
About The Author
Philippe Cornu
Philippe Cornu has studied and practiced Tibetan Buddhism with Dudjom Rinpoche, Sogyal Rinpoche, Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, and other teachers of the Nyingma tradition. He is the author or translator (into French) of several books on the Nyingma school and Dzogchen.
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