Tracks SHambhaly from Tyan-SHan up to Altai
Project
for the publication of the book
Tracks SHambhaly from Tyan-SHan up to Altai
‘On the way of Shambhala in Kazakhstan’
Authors : B. B. Rezvantsev, B. Z. Rezvantsev
This book is meant to take the reader on a trail dotted with facts that prove the presence of Buddhists in Kazakhstan and Middle Asia during VII-XIX centuries.
The authors had the opportunity of visiting many holy places including places that were little heard of or unknown before. Some of these places include the ravines of the Shu and Ili Rivers where the surfaces of the rocks are decorated with the effigies of Buddha and inscriptions from Holy Tibetan Books; ruins of temples and monasteries in Altai and Tyan-Shan. The opening, at the end of 20th century, of the burned monastery with many bronze wares is of great significance to the world.
The rich potential resources of the region where the Great Silk Road runs through and deposits of semi-precious stones are shown in the book. Special attention was paid to ancient Buddhist relations, legends and myths of this religion.
This 200-page book containing 80 photographs, 6 maps and charts will make an interesting read to businessmen scouting for areas of investment, tour organizers, those interested in special doctrines and Nature lovers. This book will help to attract pilgrims, tourists and the start of archeological excavations.
Table of contents
Introduction
I. Om mani phabme hum
1. Following the trails of pilgrims
2. Secondary forests
3. Rock pictures
4. Tibetan mystic explanations
II. The Silk Road - a route showing the spread of Makhatm Shambhaly’s teachings
1. Pagodit - the perfect stone for carving
2. The monastery in Kayalyk
3. Dzhungar Gates - the largest on Earth
4. Unexpected meeting with a “Stone woman”.
III. Dzhamba Mountain - Isn’t that Kazakhstan’s Shambhala?
1. The first unsuccessful trip
2. The wonderful semi-precious stones on the boundaries of the Betpak-
Dala Desert.
3. Khantau and Khanzhol
4. Findings from the Balkhash Waves.
IV. Ablaikit Monastery in Altai
1. Meeting with a hermit
2. The mystery of the six Siberian Lakes
3. Ruins of a castle and monastery
4. An expedition of Peter I
5. Bodhisattva’s statue in a cave
V. Sumbe - The future of many Buddhist pilgrims on Tyan-Shan.
1. Oval-shaped granites. The sign of OM.
2. Searching the ruins
3. Statuettes of Buddha and Bodhisattva found on the hearth of desolated altar
4. The minds eye reconstruction of the monastery
Summary
AUTHORS:
Boris Borisovich. Rezvantsev 45 years, journalist, writer, photographer, master of sport by auto travel .
Boris Zaharovich Rezvantsev 72 years, doctor of economics, author 3 scientific books.
We are authors of the books «Horseshoe of the happiness. Traveling from the south capital of Kazakhstan to the north one» and «Behind the rainbow of stone. Discovery on the Great Silk Road».
Yours sincerely,
Boris B. Rezvantsev |
