Manual of Standard TibetanBy: Sangda Dorje, Nicolas Tournadre The Manual of Standard Tibetan presents the everyday speech of Lhasa as it is currently used in Tibet and among the Tibetan diaspora. It not only places the language in its natural context but also highlights along the way key aspects of Tibetan civilization and Vajrayana Buddhism. The Manual, which consists of forty one lessons, is illustrated with many drawings and photographs and also includes two informative