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Escape from the Land of Snows
The Young Dalai Lama's Harrowing Flight to Freedom and the Making of a Spiritual Hero
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Set against the backdrop of the 1959 Chinese invasion of Tibet, the narrative follows the young Dalai Lama as he faces the daunting challenge of escaping his homeland. With a small group of 300, he must navigate perilous Himalayan terrain while evading the encroaching Chinese forces. This gripping tale highlights themes of courage, resilience, and the struggle for sovereignty in the face of overwhelming odds. The journey not only tests the Dalai Lama's leadership but also symbolizes the fight for Tibet's identity and freedom.
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Escape from the Land of Snows, Stephan Talty
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Escape from the Land of Snows
- Subtitle
- The Young Dalai Lama's Harrowing Flight to Freedom and the Making of a Spiritual Hero
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephan Talty
- Publisher
- Crown Publishing Group (NY)
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780307460967
- Category
- History, World history, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the 1959 Chinese invasion of Tibet, the narrative follows the young Dalai Lama as he faces the daunting challenge of escaping his homeland. With a small group of 300, he must navigate perilous Himalayan terrain while evading the encroaching Chinese forces. This gripping tale highlights themes of courage, resilience, and the struggle for sovereignty in the face of overwhelming odds. The journey not only tests the Dalai Lama's leadership but also symbolizes the fight for Tibet's identity and freedom.