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  • The Thousand Buddhas

    by Sir Aurel Stein ...
    "The Thousand Buddhas" by Sir Aurel Stein is a remarkable exploration of ancient Buddhist art and culture. This work documents Stein's extensive travels along the Silk Road, where he discovered numerous caves adorned with exquisite murals and sculptures. His meticulous observations and photographs provide invaluable insights into the spiritual and artistic heritage of Buddhism. The book serves as ... Read more

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  • The Thousand Buddhas

    by Sir Aurel Stein ...
    Uncover the secrets of ancient Silk Road civilizations as a relentless explorer traverses deserts and mountain passes in search of Buddhist relics. Follow him through windswept ruins and hidden valleys, where awe-inspiring sculptures and inscriptions tell stories lost to time. This true-life adventure brings to life the peril and exhilaration of archaeological discovery, reuniting treasure with ... Read more

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  • On Alexander's Track to the Indus

    Personal Narrative of Explorations on the North-West Frontier of India

    by Sir Aurel Stein ...
    On Alexander's Track to the Indus, first published in 1929, is Aurel Stein's account of the expeditions he mounted following in the footsteps of Alexander the Great during the triumphant invasion that, interestingly, left not a trace in Indian literature or tradition.Stein's account has justifiably achieved cult status for the dangers and hardships encountered during his own expeditions; for the ... Read more

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  • The Thousand Buddhas

    Enriched edition. Ancient Buddhist Paintings from the Cave-Temples of Tun-huang on the Western Frontier of China

    by Aurel Sir Stein, Gwendolyn Whitmore ...
    Aurel Stein's "The Thousand Buddhas" is a remarkable exploration of the ancient Buddhist art and culture found in the remote caves of western China. Written with precision and eloquence, Stein's narrative weaves together a vivid tapestry of history, archaeology, and religious significance. The book delves into the significance of the Dunhuang cave complex, elucidating the various murals, ... Read more

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  • The Thousand Buddhas

    Enriched edition. Ancient Buddhist Paintings from the Cave-Temples of Tun-huang on the Western Frontier of China

    by Aurel Sir Stein, Trevor Grimm ...
    In "The Thousand Buddhas," Aurel Stein masterfully intertwines vivid narrative with scholarly insight, presenting readers with an immersive exploration of the ancient Buddhist cave complexes in Dunhuang, China. Written in the early 20th century, Stein's eloquent prose reflects the era's fascination with oriental studies and archaeology, drawing upon his firsthand experiences as a pioneering ... Read more

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  • The Thousand Buddhas (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Ancient Buddhist Paintings from the Cave-Temples of Tun-huang on the Western Frontier of China

    by Aurel Sir Stein, Daphne Ulwick ...
    The Thousand Buddhas is a landmark study of the Buddhist paintings, manuscripts, and ritual objects recovered from the cave-temples of Dunhuang, on the edge of the Gobi. Combining archaeological description with art-historical interpretation, the work situates these images within the devotional, commercial, and cross-cultural worlds of the Silk Road. Its style is empirical, precise, and ... Read more

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  • Kokoro Hints and Echoes of Japanese Inner Life

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    by Lafcadio Hearn ...
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  • Essays in Idleness

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    These two works on life's fleeting pleasures are by Buddhist monks from medieval Japan, but each shows a different world-view. In the short memoir Hôjôki, Chômei recounts his decision to withdraw from worldly affairs and live as a hermit in a tiny hut in the mountains, contemplating the impermanence of human existence. Kenko, however, displays a fascination with more earthy matters in his ... Read more

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  • Japanese and Chinese Ghost Stories: five books by Lafcadio Hearn

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  • Japan Through European Eyes, Six Books

    by Lafcadio Hearn ...
    This collection includes: Glimpses of an Unfamiliar Japan First Series, Glimpses of an Unfamiliar Japan Second Series, In Ghostly Japan, Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation, Kokoro, and Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things. According to Wikipedia: "Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (27 June 1850 – 26 September 1904), also known as Koizumi Yakum after gaining Japanese citizenship, was an author, ... Read more

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