《“點”讀西藏（英文版）》分為西藏概況、西藏民俗和西藏文化三大部分，分別對西藏的自然地理、歷史發展、宗教傳統以及藏族的衣食住行、節日民俗、語言文字、文化藝術等進行了簡明扼要的介紹。其中許多內容與西藏的日常生活密切相關，如西藏概況部分包括西藏的神山聖湖、生態環境、經濟交通、教育醫療以及民族區域自治、藏傳佛教等方面的內容；西藏民俗部分介紹了藏族服飾、傳統民居以及藏歷新年、酥油花燈節、雪頓節、展佛節等節日禮俗，還有糌粑、酥油茶、青稞酒等飲食習俗；西藏文化部分涉及的內容有藏族神話、史詩、唐卡、寺廟建築、壁畫、傳統體育、藏戲、歌舞等。 希望這樣一些對西藏生活全方位的“點讀”能夠對希望了解西藏的讀者有所幫助。Remote, mysterious and holy are words much used to describe Tibet, a region tucked away at high elevation in the Himalayas. This part of the world has many claims to world fame, including the world’s highest peaks, the longest literary epic, the most pleasant sunshine and most devote Buddhist worshippers. These elements combine to create a magnificent plateau scenery reflecting ancient traditions, a deep religious atmosphere and colorful folklore that exercise magnetic pull on academics, tourists and adventurers alike. China is a multi-ethnic nation and the Tibetans are an important member of this big Chinese family. The industrious peoples of this region combine to create a Tibetan cul
