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Mission To Tibet: The Extraordinary Eighteenthcentury Account Of Father Ippolito Desideri S. J.
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Mission To Tibet Recounts The Fascinating Eighteenthcentury Journey Of The Jesuit Priest Ippolito Desideri (1684 1733) To The Tibetan Plateau. The Italian Missionary Was Most Notably The First European To Learn About Buddhism Directly With Tibetan Schol Ars And Monks And From A Profound Study Of Its Primary Texts. While There, Desideri Was An Eyewitness To Some Of The Most Tumultuous Events In Tibet'S History, Of Which He Left Us A Vivid And Dramatic Account.Desideri Explores Key Buddhist Concepts Including Emptiness And Rebirth, Together With Their Philosophical And Ethical Implications, With Startling Detail And Sophistication. This Book Also Includes An Introduction Situating The Work In The Context Of Desideri'S Life And The Intellectual And Religious Milieu Of Eighteenthcentury Catholicism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Mission to Tibet'? A: The book recounts the journey of Jesuit priest Ippolito Desideri to the Tibetan plateau in the eighteenth century, focusing on his experiences learning about Buddhism directly from Tibetan scholars and monks.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Mission to Tibet'? A: The author is Fr. Ippolito Desideri, a Jesuit priest who lived from 1684 to 1733.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book explores key Buddhist concepts such as emptiness and rebirth, along with their philosophical and ethical implications, providing a detailed account of Desideri's observations in Tibet.
- Q: How many pages does 'Mission to Tibet' have? A: The book contains 832 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Mission to Tibet' published? A: The book was published on November 1, 2010.
- Q: Does the book include an introduction? A: Yes, the book includes an introduction that situates Desideri's work within the context of his life and the intellectual and religious environment of eighteenth-century Catholicism.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book's item condition is not specified, but it is a new paperback edition.
- Q: Where does the book ship from? A: The book ships from Vermont.
- Q: Is there any specific audience this book is targeted towards? A: The book is ideal for readers interested in religious studies, history, and Buddhism, as well as those curious about the historical interactions between Europe and Tibet.