Tales of the Turquoise stupa George Saunders spins an unforgettable

George Saunders spins an unforgettable story of familial love and loss that breaks free of its realistic

Publisher: Shechen Publications & Shambhala Publications

and the relation of that to the practice of Ngondro

It enhances our appreciation of the world and its sacred aspect everywhere—first and foremost

Written in the form of an extended interview

Tales of the Turquoise stupa George Saunders spins an unforgettableTitle: TALES OF THE TURQUOISE Secondary Title: A Pilgrimage in Dolpo Description: In the early spring of 1961, Dr. Corneille Jest undertook a three week circumambulation of the valley in the company of Tibetans visiting temples, shrines, and sacred mountains. His companion Karma, an elderly nomad from Western Tibet and a gifted storyteller, punctuated the journey with traditional tales and his own reflections. Charmingly written, colorful, and