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Buddhas in Disguise: Deaf People of Nepal Description:From the compassionate heart of an American photographer striving to understand a mysterious culture comes a remarkable book about the people of Nepal. Irene Taylor, the hearing daughter of Deaf parents, takes you through the Himalayan valleys of Nepal to discover the silent ones : the individuals and communities of Deaf people who are isolated by silence but live within the Mother Culture that resonates vibrantly around them. With compelling prose and luminous photography, she leads readers on a fascinating journey to one of the most remote places in the world where, she writes, mystery continues to unfold and the human spirit still runs unabashedly after it.For three years Irene trekked the dusty roads and snow-covered mountain passes, seeking the socio-religious perceptions of Deaf people in a non-literate society, a society whose language Deaf people cannot speak or comprehend. In a word-of-mouth society, she asks, where are Deaf people left? The Hearing and the Deaf are in two separate worlds, one world based upon the oral tradition they hear, the other upon only what they see. Yet she found these worlds bind together as the people of Nepal work with their gods and one another to survive in this harsh land. Irene studied Nepali and Nepali Sign Language and built a trusted intimacy with the silent ones that will touch you page after page. By seeing how Deaf people are perceived and treated in Nepal, you will gain a unique perspective on the Mother Culture, and perhaps on cultures worldwide. You will learn to encounter a Buddha in disguise -in Nepalese tradition, a needy person who in some past life attained enlightenment and now appears upon your path to help you grow in compassion. This book will create a better understanding of deaf people in Nepal. His Holiness the Dalai Lama 1998 Benjamin Franklin Award finalist for excellence in publishing. Item Number: 9605B Return To Multicultural List
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