A photographic tour of the Tibetan Buddhist faith examines the role of ceremonial rites and provides insight into its philosophies Thurman, one of the foremost Buddhist scholars in this country, presents some powerful visual illustration of the rituals which illustrate Tibetan Buddhism's philosophy. Combining images of sacred spaces with rich black and white and color shots, this visual feast accompanies strong descriptions of Buddhist thought. -- Midwest Book Review Through a spectacular, film-like sequence of beautiful and compelling photographs and iconographic imagery, this unique volume explores the rituals and symbols of one of the world's greatest religions.