Jokhang Temple
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers with a strong interest in Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan history, and culture
- Those planning to travel to Tibet who wish for an in-depth cultural experience rather than a superficial tour
- Professionals and students engaged in research or study of history, religion, art, or anthropology
- Readers who enjoy understanding grand history and civilizational contexts through specific buildings or places
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking light leisure reading or mere travel guides
- Readers indifferent to religious and historical subjects who expect novel-like intense plots
Reading tips
- Before reading, briefly learn the history of the Tubo Dynasty and the basic outline of Buddhism's introduction to Tibet to better understand the book's background
- Use the book's descriptions of architectural layout and cultural relics to find related images or video materials for comparison, deepening impressions
- Read alongside books on other important Tibetan historical buildings such as the Potala Palace and Samye Monastery to build a more complete cognitive picture
About the publisher
Jilin Literature and History Publishing House is a professional publisher specializing in literature, history, and social science titles, with publishing areas covering culture, theory, historical reading, military affairs, classical poetry, and medicine. Its list includes historical and military works such as National History 001: The Tragedy of the Southern Ming and Naval Battles 006: The Russian Navy before and after the Russo-Japanese War, as well as the "Chinese Culture Knowledge Reader" series, which covers Sun Tzu and military thought, ancient tea ware and Zisha art, Song Huizong Zhao Ji's contributions to painting, the Book of Songs, and Hai Rui. Medical works such as How a Famous Doctor Diagnoses Patients are also represented. Authors include Jin Kaicheng, Yang Liang, Zha Youyin, Luo Dalun, Zhiwen Fenghuo Studio, and Theodore Dodge. The press combines the popularization of literary and historical knowledge with focused research, forming a publishing profile centered on traditional culture readers and balancing academic and general reading.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 《中国文化知识读本》编委会
- 关于《中国文化知识读本》
- 一 大昭寺史事述略
- 二 松赞干布求婚
- 三 藏汉友好象征
- 四 大昭寺的宗教生活
- 五 大昭寺与藏传佛教艺术
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About the author
Luan Lingling is an author about whom little public information is available. Only one work by this author is currently held in the library collection, namely Dazhao Temple. According to the existing classification, the book falls under design, suggesting that its content may relate to the architectural form, spatial layout, or decorative arts of this well-known Tibetan Buddhist monastery, rather than being purely a religious history or a travel book. Since the author's biography, nationality, educational background, and writing career are not clearly recorded, no further introduction can be given here; readers should focus on the work itself. Approaching Dazhao Temple from a design perspective and examining its architectural language and visual elements is the most noteworthy aspect of the book. For readers who wish to understand Tibetan monastery architecture from a design angle, this modestly sized work offers a specific and focused point of entry. The author's other writings and overall style await further material.
