Александра Давид-Неэль — библиография

Nestled amid the high peaks and eternal snows of the Himalayas and other mountain ranges, Tibet is home to a centuries-old Buddhist tradition, rich in mystic rites and rituals aimed at helping adherents achieve spiritual bliss. In this fascinating volume, a noted authority delves into the nature and sources of Tibetan mysticism, providing readers with a wealth of information regarding Lamaic rites of initiation and the teachings given to initiates, both during and after the initiation ceremonies.The author first defines Tibetan mysticism and examines the role of the spiritual guide and the choice of a master. This is followed by a…

For centuries Tibet has been known as the last home of mystery, the hidden, sealed land, where ancient mysteries still survive that have perished in the rest of the Orient. Many men have written about Tibet and its secret lore, but few have actually penetrated it to learn its ancient wisdom. Among those few was Madame Alexandra David-Neel, a French orientalist. A practicing Buddhist, a profound historian of religion, and linguist, she actually lived in Tibet for more than 14 years. She had the great honor of being received by the Dalai Lama; she studied philosophical Buddhism and Tibetan Tantra at the great centers; she meditated in lonely…

«История двенадцати больших и двенадцати малых испытаний ученого Нароты слывет среди тибетских мистиков классической» — так начинает рассказ А. Давид-Неэль в книге «Мистики и маги Тибета». Борхес приводит эту притчу о поисках учителя в своём кратком изложении.

Притча о тибетском монахе и рыбе из книги А. Давид-Неэль «Мистики и маги Тибета».