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Title: The Blessings of Bhutan (A Latitude 20 Book) by Russ Carpenter, Blyth Carpenter ISBN: 0-8248-2679-5 Publisher: University of Hawaii Press Pub. Date: 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (6 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: An Intriguing Introduction to Bhutan
Comment: "The Blessings of Bhutan" is a personal and fascinating compilation of very short, and very readable, essays (or "sketches") about authors Russ and Blyth Carpenter's experiences and understanding of Bhutanese life. The book is separated into eight parts covering Bhutanese culture and geography; ancient Bhutanese religion and its relationship to Buddhism and Bhutanese archery; Tantric Buddhism; Bhutanese art and medicine; reincarnation (especially as it applies to the environment); sexuality in Bhutanese culture; women in Bhutan; and the Carpenter's reflections on Bhutan's policy of "Gross National Happiness" and on Bhutan's future. The book also has a very useful glossary of terms that makes reading much easier as well as a recommending reading list.
The authors' love and admiration of Bhutan and Bhutanese people is very apparent in their sketches. While many things about Bhutan can easily baffle a tourist (like the almost contradictory sexual attitude of the Bhutanese or the concept of "Gross National Happiness"), they explain these things in terms of the Bhutanese culture. I found the book extremely easy to read and engaging, and appreciated the experiences the Carpenters shared as well as the facts. You can read the book back to front or just skip around and read about which aspects of the culture you're interested in.
This is the first book I have read about Bhutan, and I'm glad I got it!
Rating: 5
Summary: Blessings of Bhutan
Comment: Absolutely one of the best books that I have read on the country of Bhutan. After reading several chapters, I was ready to travel on one of the tours to Bhutan, which are led by authors Russ and Blyth Carpenter.
Rating: 5
Summary: Don't Miss this Gem
Comment: This meaty little book is informed by the experience of the authors'numerous visits (including working trips) to Bhutan, extensive research, and the wisdom of many lively but respectful conversations with Bhutanese friends. Gorgeous color photographs by the authors supplement the vivid, lucid writing. There is intrigue in seeimg how these two self-described linear thinkers are gradually changed by confronting an intuitive culture with a Tantric lifestyle and a heritage of both Tibetan Buddhism and the remnants of the pre-Buddhist Bon religion. What will be the effect of television, which has only now entered the culture, on this relatively isolated culture? What do monks do all day? What does it mean to measure a culture by its Gross National Happiness? Why is Bhutan known as Little Switzerland? These are among the many questions the Carpenters answer. One could not have better guides to this intriguing country.
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Title: Lonely Planet Bhutan (LONELY PLANET BHUTAN) by Stan Armington ISBN: 1864501456 Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications Pub. Date: 01 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $21.99 |
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Title: Bhutan Map by Itbt Itmb ISBN: 1553411382 Publisher: ITMB Publishing Pub. Date: 01 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title: Dreams of the Peaceful Dragon: A Journey Through Bhutan by Katie Hickman ISBN: 0753813076 Publisher: Phoenix Pub. Date: 01 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
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Title: Bhutan: Himalayan Mountain Kingdom, Fourth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guide) by Francoise Pommaret ISBN: 9622177026 Publisher: Odyssey Publications, Ltd. Pub. Date: 07 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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Title: Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan by Jamie Zeppa ISBN: 157322815X Publisher: Riverhead Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 2000 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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