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Like A Yeti Catching Marmots: A Little Treasury of Tibetan Proverbs Illustrated Edition
Author(s): Pema Tsewang Shastri (Author)
- Publisher: Wisdom Publications,U.S.
- Publication Date: 3 Jan. 2012
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 128 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781614290001
- ISBN-13: 1614290008
Book Description
This enchanting little book contains 108 traditional Tibetan proverbs – conveying the wit and wisdom of one of the world’s most unique cultures. The proverbs appear in English and Tibetan script, along with a brief explanation of how and when to use each saying.
Often funny and wise, these proverbs always remind us of our experiences in a natural and meaningful way.
Editorial Reviews
Review
Congratulations on this wonderful compilation! It will be a treasure for Tibetan readers of all different ages.–Bhuchung Sherap, Tibetan author
Conveys both the folk wisdom of this very special country and the spirituality which has animated its monastic culture for centuries…Cycled around and down through time, they deliver truth and meaning for those who have eyes to see and ears to hear.– “Spirituality and Practice”
Like A Yeti Catching Marmots is a valuable modern addition to the ancient Tibetan tradition of proverb-collections. It’s visually delightful, is funny as well as intriguing, and is full of witty and thoughtful observations.–Robbie Barnett, Columbia University, coauthor of The Tibetans: A Struggle to Survive
Marvelous. For Tibetans and non-Tibetans alike, these proverbs will illuminate a delightful and distinct form of Tibetan folk art. Hats off to Pema Tsewang for having preserved this treasure trove!–Dr. Joseph Shay, coeditor of Odysseys in Psychotherapy
Pema Tsewang, Shastri, is well known for the skill of speaking in proverbs with proverbs that is now very much on the verge of extinction. His little treasury will prove a valuable contribution–Thupten K. Rikey, editor of Tibet Journal
About the Author
Josh Bartok is the author of the popular Daily Wisdom series, which includes
Daily Wisdom, More Daily Wisdom, Nightly Wisdom, and Daily Doses of Wisdom; and is the co-author (with Ezra Bayda) of Saying Yes to Life (Even the Hard Parts). He’s also the author of two children’s books written in playful rhyme and based on Buddhist scriptures, I See You, Buddha and I See You, Mara.,”datePublished”:”3 Jan. 2012″,”inLanguage”:”English”,”isbn”:”1614290008″,”numberOfPages”:128,”description”:”The Yeti, or Dremo in Tibetan, is a dim-witted mythical beast said to feed only on marmots. It sees a marmot, grabs the hapless creature, and then sits on it – saving the delicious morsel for later. And then the Yeti sees another marmot and leaps up to snatch it while the first marmot makes a quick break for freedom. An image of bumbling, foolish effort. This enchanting little book contains 108 traditional Tibetan proverbs – conveying the wit and wisdom of one of the world’s most unique cultures. The proverbs appear in English and Tibetan script, along with a brief explanation of how and when to use each saying. Often funny and wise, these proverbs always remind us of our experiences in a natural and meaningful way.”,”url”:”https://www.amazon.com/dp/9781614290001/”}
