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About The Book: Penthouse of the Gods: A Pilgrimage Into the Heart of Tibet and the Sacred City of Lhasa by Theos Casimir Bernard is an account of his journey to Tibet in the 1930s. Bernard, fluent in Tibetan, explores the spiritual and cultural significance of Lhasa, the sacred heart of Tibetan Buddhism. The book provides a rare, firsthand look at Tibet’s spiritual landscape, including its temples, rituals, and the elusive practices of Tibetan monks. Bernard’s narrative blends personal experience with deep reverence for Tibetan culture and offers readers a unique glimpse into a sacred, mystical world before it was closed off to outsiders. About The Author: Theos Casimir Bernard (1908–1947) was an American explorer and author known for his contributions to yoga and Tibetan Buddhism. Born in Pasadena, he was the nephew of Pierre Arnold Bernard, a renowned yoga practitioner. After studying law, Theos turned to yoga following a serious illness in 1927, influenced by Eastern philosophy and his father, who was trained in yoga in India. Fluent in Tibetan, Bernard traveled widely, documenting his experiences. His book on Hatha Yoga offered rare insights into its practices. However, his biographer suggests that many of his travel stories were exaggerated or fabricated. The Title 'Penthouse of The Gods: A Pilgrimage Into the Heart of Tibet And The Sacred City of Lhasa written/authored/edited by Theos Bernard', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369200962 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 438 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.