Francoise Pommaret
ISBN: 9622178103
ODYSSEY PUBLICATION
2009 - Paperback - 326 Seiten
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Shoe-horned into the Grand Himalayas, Bhutan - Land of the Peaceful Thunder Dragon - is a fiercely independent kingdom that celebrated its centenary in 2008. Isolated, charming, peaceful, and religious, the Bhutanese are a pragmatic, sensitive people who take from the West what will benefit their country and leave the rest. The countryside is pristine, the lifestyle and culture have been preserved for centuries, and the love of life is abundant among the people. Few outsiders know Bhutan as intimately as Françoise Pommaret.

Includes:

• Passionate introduction to Bhutanese culture and history by resident author-the world's leading expert on Bhutan


• Literary extracts with an historical perspective


• Trekking and mountaineering in this spectacular kingdom


• National symbols of Bhutan, ceremonial scarves, the Dzongkha language, chortens and mandalas


• Archery and other national sports, plus much more

Tibetologist Françoise Pommaret has traveled extensively in Asia, particularly Bhutan, where she has lived and worked intermittently since 1981. She holds a permanent position as a Research Fellow at the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) in France, and is also an advisor on a variety of issues to the Bhutanese Education Division and National Commission for Cultural Affairs. She teaches at the School of Oriental Studies (INALCO) in Paris and lectures throughout the world. She is considered the world's leading specialist on Bhutan.