{"title":"Jackie Cole","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of \u003cstrong\u003eJackie Cole\u003c\/strong\u003e, an author renowned for delving deep into the nuances of \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e. Jackie brings her profound understanding and unique perspective to life through her well-researched and thought-provoking works. Her books invite readers on an enlightening journey, exploring the mysteries of faith, belief systems, and spiritual practices across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Jackie's noteworthy titles, \u003cem\u003eFlight of the Bön Monks\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a compelling narrative that immerses readers in the rich and fascinating world of Bön, an indigenous spiritual tradition of Tibet. This work, like her others, is a testament to Jackie's dedication to illuminating lesser-known spiritual paths and expanding the reader's comprehension of diverse religious traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book in Jackie Cole's collection is a gateway to greater spiritual insight and understanding, making her works an invaluable addition to any reader's library who seeks to deepen their appreciation of religion and spirituality. Whether you are a seasoned spiritual seeker or new to exploring these themes, Jackie Cole’s books promise to enrich your journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"flight-of-the-bon-monks-by-harvey-rice-9781644118580","title":"Flight of the Bön Monks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn inside account of the Chinese invasion of Tibet told through the voices of three persecuted monks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2024 International Book Award Nonfiction - Creative Category\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shares the true story of three monks’ heroic escape from occupied Tibet and the subsequent rebirth of the Bön religion in exile. It introduces Bön, Tibet's oldest religion, and a traditional way of life extinguished by foreign occupation. It also reveals details of the 1950 Chinese invasion of Tibet and the exodus of thousands of Tibetans to neighbouring countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProviding an inside view into the Chinese occupation of Tibet and the tenets of Bön, one of the world's oldest but least known religions, \u003cem\u003eFlight of the Bön Monks\u003c\/em\u003e chronicles the incredible resilience, determination, and passion of three Bön monks who heroically escaped occupied Tibet and went on to rebuild their culture. After taking his vows to become a Bön monk and completing a pilgrimage around 22,000-foot Mount Kailash, the holiest mountain in Tibet, Tenzin Namdak envisions a life of quiet contemplation at Menri, Bön’s mother monastery. Instead, he finds himself fleeing for his life across the highest and most difficult terrain on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Tenzin’s escape party is ambushed and he is severely wounded, he is taken to a concentration camp, where he overcomes his nearly fatal wound before making an arduous escape from Tibet over the daunting Himalayas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe other two monks, lifelong friends Samten Karmay and Sangye Tenzin, witness Tibet’s capital explode in a violent insurrection against Chinese rule. Escaping to Nepal, they worry about the survival of the Bön religion and begin collecting scattered works of Bön scripture. A chance meeting with British scholar David Snellgrove brings the three monks together and dramatically changes their lives. Tenzin founds a Bön settlement in exile in India, Sangye is chosen as the thirty-third Menri Trizen, Bön’s highest office, and together the three monks help rebuild the nearly extinct Bön religion. Aside from the escape of the Dalai Lama, no other escape from Tibet has been so consequential for so many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362585624812,"sku":"9781644118580","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10090133482773.jpg?v=1772894526"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jackie-cole.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}