The Manual of Standard Tibetan presents the everyday speech of Lhasa as it is currently used in Tibet and among the Tibetan diaspora. It not only places the language in its natural context but also highlights along the way key aspects of Tibetan civilization and Vajrayana Buddhism. The Manual, which consists of forty-one lessons, is illustrated with many drawings and photographs and also includes two informative political and linguistic maps of Tibet. Two CDs provide an essential oral complement to the manual. A detailed introduction presents a linguistic overview of spoken and written Tibetan.
- ISBN10 1559391898
- ISBN13 9781559391894
- Publish Date 28 June 2005
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Shambhala
- Imprint Snow Lion
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 576
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9781559391894