Like a Yeti Catching Marmots
A Little Treasury of Tibetan Proverbs
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Reading, Readers, Reference, Quotations, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
| Author: | Pema Tsewang Shastri | ISBN: | 9781614290346 |
| Publisher: | Wisdom Publications | Publication: | January 10, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Wisdom Publications | Language: | English |
| Author: | Pema Tsewang Shastri |
| ISBN: | 9781614290346 |
| Publisher: | Wisdom Publications |
| Publication: | January 10, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Wisdom Publications |
| Language: | English |
The Yeti, or Dremo in Tibetan, is a dim-witted mythical beast said to feed only on marmots. It sees a marmot, grabs the hapless creature, and then sits on it - saving the delicious morsel for later. And then the Yeti sees another marmot and leaps up to snatch it while the first marmot makes a quick break for freedom. An image of bumbling, foolish effort.
This enchanting little book contains 108 traditional Tibetan proverbs - conveying the wit and wisdom of one of the world's most unique cultures. The proverbs appear in English and Tibetan script, along with a brief explanation of how and when to use each saying.
Often funny and wise, these proverbs always remind us of our experiences in a natural and meaningful way.
The Yeti, or Dremo in Tibetan, is a dim-witted mythical beast said to feed only on marmots. It sees a marmot, grabs the hapless creature, and then sits on it - saving the delicious morsel for later. And then the Yeti sees another marmot and leaps up to snatch it while the first marmot makes a quick break for freedom. An image of bumbling, foolish effort.
This enchanting little book contains 108 traditional Tibetan proverbs - conveying the wit and wisdom of one of the world's most unique cultures. The proverbs appear in English and Tibetan script, along with a brief explanation of how and when to use each saying.
Often funny and wise, these proverbs always remind us of our experiences in a natural and meaningful way.
