{"product_id":"dream-world-tibet-western-illusions","title":"DREAM WORLD TIBET Western Illusions","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this lively and visually engaging work on Western conceptions of Tibet, anthropologist \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Brauen\u003c\/strong\u003e paints a vivid portrait of misinterpretation, trivialization, and political and commercial exploitation of a rich and ancient culture. Starting with romantic notions of 17th-century adventurers in search of a Himalayan Utopia, Brauen discusses misconceptions both amusing and disturbing, such as the distortions of 20th-century neo-Nazis. He also lists the traditionally tolerant nature of Buddhist beliefs, the tendency of Tibetans to submit without question to authority figures, and some inherent naiveté as contributing factors.\n\nThe book concludes with a caution on the dangers that these misconceptions pose to a mature presentation of the great value that Tibetan culture holds for the world. The author also details the cynical exploitation of Tibetan Buddhism—a fundamental objective of which is the elimination of human greed—to further Western commercial aims.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOut of Print. Condition: Fine Plus. \u003c\/strong\u003eTwo top corners bumped.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weatherhill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59643794293022,"sku":"RB7594","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/0684\/7006\/files\/RB7594-dream-world-tibet.jpg?v=1784519999","url":"https:\/\/shop.budsartbooks.com\/products\/dream-world-tibet-western-illusions","provider":"Bud's Art Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}