The Book of Tibetan Elders [antikvár]

FOREWORD Almost all the people who tell their stories in this book were, like myself, born in Tibet. Many factors gave life in our homeland its particular character. The high altitude and harsh climate made life difficult. But on the other hand, food was plentiful and nutritious, and the water and air were clear. The soaring mountains and vast rolling plains gave people great feelings of peace and freedom. We shared this inspiring landscape with countless wild animals, who also lived freely, unafraid of human hunters. Ours was an environment that readily gave rise to contentment, with little cause for the anxiety and tension that afflict the lives of many of our more crowded neighbors. Of course, there was more to life in Tibet than the pleasures of a beautiful landscape. Wherever we live in the world, whatever our beliefs, and whether we are rich or poor, as human beings we all want to be happy