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Lama of the Gobi
How Mongolia's Mystic Monk Spread Tibetan Buddhism in the World's Harshest Desert
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Danzan Ravjaa (1803-1856), officially known as the Fifth Noyon Incarnate Lama of the Gobi Desert, is perhaps Mongolia's most beloved saint. The Fourth had caused so many scandals that the Manchu Emperor banned his reincarnation. Consequently, when the young child was enthroned as the Fifth, the Emperor issued an edict of execution on the boy and all associated with the event. The child was only saved by the personal intervention of the Panchen Lama and a letter of appeal from the young Ninth Dalai Lama. Their efforts proved well worthwhile, for the boy went on to become one of the greatest mystics and creative geniuses of 19th-century Mongolia. Lama of the Gobi is an investigative account of the life and times of this extraordinary man. It takes the reader on a journey through Mongolian history, Tibetan Buddhism and the traditions of nomadic culture, to generate an appreciation of the man and the legends that surround him. This revealing story winds its way from Danzan Ravjaa's mythic past until the present day - as the people of the Gobi Desert still faithfully maintain his cult-like status.
Michael Kohn lived and worked in Mongolia from 1998 to 2000, and frequently returns to cover news stories and sample the mares milk. His previous books include Lama of the Gobi and Lonely Planet Mongolia. Michael has also worked in Israel, Colombia, Uzbekistan, South Africa and Tibet. He lives in San Francisco.
- ISBN-13
- 9789881774262
- Publisher
- Blacksmith Books
- Imprint
- Blacksmith Books (HK)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 246
- Dimensions
- 125 x 200 mm
- Illustrations
- 18 b/w photos
- Language
- English
