Tales of the Golden Corpse

Tibetan Folk Tales

By Sandra Benson

$ 15

“Through these tales, the ethical principles of right living are passed on from generation to generation.” — Jetsun Pema, sister of H.H. Dalai Lama

About this book

Tales of the Golden Corpse is the first complete English version of the famous Tibetan folktales told to a young boy who has killed seven sorcerers in the defense of his Master. The boy must redeem himself by carrying a talking corpse full of wondrous tales on a long journey, without himself speaking a word. These 25 tales of intrigue and magic provide the reader with a window through which to view ancient Tibetan culture. Within them, you will encounter heroes and villains, fearsome witches, murderous demons, and clever tricksters with a uniquely Tibetan humor. Songs, riddles, jokes, and sayings make the stories come alive as they unfold against the background of everyday Tibet- its farmers and nomads, kings and magical beings.

Brand: Sandra Benson

About the author

Sandra Benson is the author of the English–Tibetan Folktale Reader, the first collection of Tibetan folk tales used in English-language education in Tibet. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.