Diamond Light of the Eastern Dawn, The – Janice Dean Willis
NF/VG

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing, hardcover copy of The Diamond Light of the Eastern Dawn: A Collection of Tibetan Buddhist Meditations compiled by Janice Dean Willis. First Edition unstated, 1972 Simon & Schuster.  First Printing stated.

The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright  boards, strong title gilt on the straight spine and front design, some smudges on page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rounded spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The dust jacket is in Very Good condition with price intact on front flap, light soiling and heavy edge wear. Looks attractive in a Brodart archival wrap.

The Diamond Light of the Eastern Dawn is a unique and fascinating introduction to the practice of Tibetan Buddhist meditation – a discipline that lies at the heart of a religious philosophy increasingly studied and followed around the world today.

The last part of the book includes meditations that are easy to practice including  the hundred syllable mantra of Vajrasattv.

Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.