Threads of Awakening: An American Woman's Journey into Tibet's Sacred Textile Ar

Description: Threads of Awakening by Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo Threads of Awakening-the first book to explore the Tibetan art of silk thangkas-is the inspiring story of a California woman who found her hearts home on the other side of the globe, stitching sacred Buddhist wall hangings right next door to the Dalai Lama. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What if you set out to travel the world and got sidetracked in a Himalayan sewing workshop?What if that sidetrack turned out to be your lifes path-your way home? Part art book, part memoir, part spiritual travelogue, Threads of Awakening is a delightful and inspiring blend of adventure and introspection. Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo shares her experience as a California woman traveling to the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile in India to manage an economic development fund, only to wind up sewing pictures of Buddha instead. Through her remarkable journey, she discovered that a path is made bywalking it-and that some of the best paths are made by walking off course. For more than 500 years, Tibetans have been creating sacred images from pieces of silk. Much rarer than paintings and sculptures, these stitched fabric thangkas are among Tibets finest artworks. Leslie studied this little-known textile art with two of its brightest living masters and let herself discover where curiosity and devotion can lead. In this book, she reveals the unique stitches of an ancient needlework tradition, introduces the Buddhist deities it depicts, and shares insights into the compassion, interdependence, and possibility they embody. Includes 49 full-color photos and a foreword by the Dalai Lama. Author Biography Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo is a textile artist, teacher, and author. Curiosity carried her from California to India, where she became one of few non-Tibetans to master the Buddhist art of silk appliqué thangka. Her artwork has been exhibited internationally and featured in magazines such as Spirituality & Health, FiberArts, and Fiber Art Now and in the documentary, Creating Buddhas: The Making and Meaning of Fabric Thangkas. To share the gift of Tibetan appliqué with stitchers around the globe, she created the Stitching Buddhas virtual apprentice program, an online, hands-on course that bridges East and West, traditional and contemporary. After two decades abroad, Leslie returned to her native Southern California, where she now lives with three cats and enough fabric to last several lifetimes in Oxnard, CA. Review 2022 Readers Favorite Book Awards Finalist in Non-Fiction (Art/Photography)"Threads of Awakening reveals the intricacies and richness of theappliqué tradition. I am sure it will enhance appreciation for ourunique artistic traditions." —His Holiness the Dalai Lama". . . the narrative threads . . . weave together in a sensitive workthat considers Rinchen-Wongmos difficulties navigating Tibetan culturein her quest to learn a new art. . . . Along the way, it effectivelydelves into the Buddhist thought that she incorporated into herworldview." —Kirkus Reviews"Readers interested in Tibetan culture and Buddhist spiritual practices will find this book of interest."—Library Journal "Deeply personal, learned, and genuine, this is a beautiful memoir of spiritual self-discovery."—Susan Piver, New York Times best-selling author of The Four Noble Truths of Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Relationships"At first glance, it seemed as if this book might be yet anothertravelogue, with adventures into India and a dip into Buddhistculture. How wrong I was. It is a deeply moving story of how one womansdecision to help the Tibetan refugees in India led to a lifetimes workof creation in one of the finest and rarest art traditions. . . . Anabsolute delight to read." —Reedsy Discovery"Threads of Awakening is an illuminating window into the world ofpieced brocade thangkas. Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo is, to my knowledge, thefirst American woman to master this exquisite artistic tradition, andalso the first to write extensively on it. We are fortunate to reap thefruits of her endeavors!"—Glenn H. Mullin, author of Female Buddhas and four more books on Tibetan Buddhist art"Threads of Awakening not only fulfills a critical gap in therecorded literature and preservation of traditional Tibetan appliquéthangkas—it is also sure to enrapture, delight, and inspire you!" —Pema Namdol Thaye, traditional Tibetan architect, artist, author, and art educator"Part travelogue, part spiritual biography, and part artistic chronicle, Leslie Rinchen-Wongmos Threads of Awakeningis an eloquent work that is both adventure and homecoming;transformational and grounding . . . her personable and insightfulpresentation stimulates introspection about our own journeys, whateverthey may be."—Buddhistdoor Global"All of us are granted the same twenty-four-hour day. But great memoirsshow us how much life we can pack into every moment if our heart saysyes. Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo, whose name means precious, empoweredwoman, did just that. She came upon a group stitching sacred Tibetantapestries in India and stayed to become the first Western woman trainedto make them. Her story takes us deep into the art and culture sheembraced. But just as importantly, Leslie provides a luminous lesson onwhat she calls the experience of traveling off course to a wondrouslife." —Barbara Cornell, Pulitzer Prize–nominated journalist and librarian"I was genuinely moved by Leslies courage and compassion as she pursuedher dreams. Perhaps one of the most moving moments of the book is hermeeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Her book is a joy to read." —Cindy Rasicot, author of Finding Venerable Mother: A Daughters Spiritual Quest to Thailand"Prepare yourself not just for a fascinating read but also for a profound personal awakening at the depths of your being!" —Bill Bauman, PhD, author of Emptiness Dreaming: The Story of Creation as Seen through the Eyes of the Quantum Void"Leslie retells her journey in prose that is as beautiful, meticulous, and captivating as the thangkas themselves." —Meher McArthur, author of Reading Buddhist Art"Profoundly meaningful and deeply spiritual, Threads of Awakening isa delightful and inspiring travel memoir about an ancient TibetanBuddhist textile tradition and a womans search for purpose." —Isadora Leidenfrost, PhD, filmmaker of Creating Buddhas: The Making and Meaning of Fabric Thangkas Long Description --Author has excellent connections: Author has a strong network, and has already secured a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The portion of the US population interested in or influenced by Buddhism is estimated to be about 30 million people, or close to one-tenth of the US population, and that number continues to grow. Crafters, quilters, knitters, beaders, and embroiderers make up a large portion of the American population. According to a 2017 Arts and Crafts Consumer report, 59% of American adults can be categorized as crafters. There is a hunger in these speedy technological times for reconnection with making and material. Many people are seeking meaning they can touch and an embodied way to practice mindfulness like the one explored in this book. Review Text "With masterful storytelling and deeply moving prose, Threads of Awakening , leads us into the heart of Tibetan culture and the intimate, heartwarming wonderment of one womans epic global journey to fulfill her destiny as steward of a sacred art through which both reverence and adventure are defined." --Zhena Muzyka, founder of Magic Hour and author of Life by the Cup "When you discover the spiritual practice that resonates with you, it is always fresh and completely personal--even if that practice is more than 500 years old and connected to a vastly different culture than your own. So it was for Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo when she trekked to India and discovered the sacred art of Tibetan appliqu Review Quote " Threads of Awakening reveals the intricacies and richness of theappliqu Description for Sales People --Author has excellent connections: Author has a strong network, and has already secured a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. --Target market: The portion of the US population interested in or influenced by Buddhism is estimated to be about 30 million people, or close to one-tenth of the US population, and that number continues to grow. --Target market: Crafters, quilters, knitters, beaders, and embroiderers make up a large portion of the American population. According to a 2017 Arts and Crafts Consumer report, 59% of American adults can be categorized as crafters. --Timely themes: There is a hunger in these speedy technological times for reconnection with making and material. Many people are seeking meaning they can touch and an embodied way to practice mindfulness like the one explored in this book. Details ISBN1647420938 Author Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo Short Title Threads of Awakening Publisher She Writes Press Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1647420938 ISBN-13 9781647420932 Format Paperback Imprint She Writes Press Country of Publication United States Pages 328 Publication Date 2022-10-06 NZ Release Date 2022-10-06 US Release Date 2022-10-06 UK Release Date 2022-10-06 DEWEY 746.09515 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-11-28 Subtitle An American Womans Journey into Tibets Sacred Textile Art Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161308934;

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