Boudhanath, A Photographic Guide

By Julian Bound

BOUDHANATH, A PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE a Photography Book by JULIAN BOUND From National Geographic contributor and award winning documentary photographer Julian Bound, a photographic journey exploring the Boudhanath Stupa complex and its Tibetan community of Kathmandu, Nepal. Located on the ancient trade routes from the Tibetan capital of Lhasa to Nepal's Kathmandu Valley, the Boudhanath area of the Nepalese capital offers an insight into the beliefs and practices of Tibetan Buddhism. From its world famous huge whitewashed stupa topped with gold and Buddha's all seeing eyes to the temple monasteries that surround it, 'Boudhanath, A Photographic Guide' also provides a unique perspective on the Tibetan community living within Boudhanath's sacred grounds. Table of Contents: The Great stupa The Tamang Gompa Boudhanath's Tibetan Community The 2015 Earthquakes and Restorations The Great Stupa Restoration Puja Portraits of the Tibetan People of Boudhanath An intimate insight into Boudhanath's stupa, temples and Tibetan Buddhism. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Born in the UK, Julian is a documentary photographer, film maker and author. Featured on the BBC news, National Geographic and in the international press, his work focuses on the social documentary of world culture, religion and traditions, spending time studying meditation with the Buddhist monks of Tibet and Northern Thailand and with spiritual teachers of India's Himalaya region.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1095150073
• ISBN13: 9781095150078
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 69 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.2" x 8.0"