The Greatest "Fiction, Tibet" Books of All Time

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  1. 1. Lost Horizon by James Hilton

    This novel tells the story of four Westerners who are kidnapped and taken to the mysterious Shangri-La, a utopian lamasery high in the mountains of Tibet. As they get to know their captors and the peaceful way of life in the lamasery, they must each decide whether or not they want to stay in this idyllic paradise that seemingly offers immortality, or try to escape back to their former lives. The story explores themes of time, happiness, and the often complex choice between the familiar and the unknown.

    The 1084th Greatest Book of All Time
  2. 2. The Rose Of Tibet by Lionel Davidson

    The novel is a thrilling adventure set in the 1950s, where a young British film assistant embarks on a perilous journey into the Himalayas to find his missing brother. Along the way, he encounters a hidden Tibetan kingdom, where he becomes entangled in a web of intrigue, romance, and political rebellion. As he navigates the treacherous landscape and the complexities of an ancient culture, he discovers a rare and beautiful artifact, the Rose of Tibet, which holds significant power and meaning. His quest becomes a transformative experience, challenging his endurance and reshaping his understanding of the world.

    The 4570th Greatest Book of All Time
  3. 3. The House Tibet by Georgia Savage

    "The House Tibet" is a novel that explores the complex tapestry of family life, identity, and the enduring impact of history on personal lives. The story follows a woman who, after the death of her mother, inherits a house filled with mysterious artifacts and echoes of the past. As she delves into her mother's secretive history, she uncovers connections to Tibet and a family legacy shaped by love, loss, and the struggle for freedom. The narrative weaves together the present and the past, revealing how the political turmoil of Tibet has rippled through generations, affecting the lives of those far removed from its borders. The protagonist's journey is one of self-discovery and reconciliation, as she comes to terms with her heritage and the threads that bind her to the enigmatic House Tibet.

    The 5174th Greatest Book of All Time
  4. 4. Dignaga's Investigation Of The Percept by Douglas Duckworth

    "Dignaga's Investigation of the Percept" is a scholarly analysis that delves into the seminal work of Dignaga, an influential Indian Buddhist philosopher and logician. The book provides a detailed examination of Dignaga's theories on perception and epistemology, exploring his arguments that perception is a non-conceptual, direct form of cognition, distinct from inferential cognitive processes. Through a comprehensive study, the text not only elucidates Dignaga's philosophical contributions but also discusses their implications and the subsequent debates they sparked in classical Indian philosophy, offering insights into the broader discourse on the nature of knowledge and reality in Buddhist thought.

    The 9185th Greatest Book of All Time

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