This book is a general exposition of the miscellaneous Tibetan beliefs and superstitions. It includes chapters on Tibetan superstitions on the birth of a child, man and his clothes, foods and animals. From sections on the significance of the Language of Ravens to the Tibetan traditional method of interpreting dreams. Also included is a translation of Karma Chakme's rare text The Mirror of Omens.

Folk Culture of Tibet, Norbu Chopel, LTWA, Paperback, 101 pp, $6.50

Contents

Publisher's Note
Introduction

Part I: Superstitions
Superstitions on Children
Superstitions on Men, Women and Clothes
Superstitions on Food
Superstitions on Animals
Miscellaneous Beliefsv
PartII: Superstitions: Translation of Karma Chakme's The Mirror of Omens

Part III: The Language of Ravens
Part IV: Physiognomy of Man and Woman
Part V: Dream Interpretation

Acknowledgementv

Notes