The Tibetan Game of Liberation – Rebirth by Mark Tatz & Jody Kent

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Unique publication of a game played in various forms in Tibet, India, China, and Korea. The game, originating in the 13th century by Sakya pandita Kunga Gyaltsen, is created with Buddhist categories in mind on a large, beautifully illustrated paper containing squares representing various incarnation categories, in this case the squares are 8 left to right by 13 tall. By a throw of the dice one’s next incarnation is determined with the goal of making it to enlightenment. Also a way to learn Buddhist concepts like, The Wheel of Life, The Three Realms, and Mount Meru World System. Nicely illustrated covers, edge worn w/a crease in one corner; Binding is well in-tact; Text is clean; The large paper game board is free of the binding, resting folded inside the text.

Covers are moderately handled, scuffed, scratched and some there is some staining at the front, rear cover and free endpapers. Poster/gameboard included. Edges of pages discoloured. Spine is thumbed and showing wear