THE GOLDEN BOOK. Writing systems: Classical Mongol Bichig, Tutelary images and formal Tibetan uchän. Cover embossed (repoussé) with the Mongolian Soyombo (centre) and the Eight Auspicious symbols ( The Precious Parasol that offers protection from unwholesomeness, The White Conch Shell that represents hearing the mellifluent sound of the Teachings, The Two Golden Fish, The Knot of Eternity, The Vase of Great Treasures, the Victory Banner and The Lotus Flower. Thomas Jefferson Rare Books Collection, Library of Congress in Washington D.C. Photograph courtesy of the Zava Damdin Sutra and Scripture Institute of Mongolia. Image reprinted with permission on CPinMongolia.com. 30 December 2024.

THE GOLDEN BOOK. Writing systems: Classical Mongol Bichig, Tutelary images and formal Tibetan uchän. Cover embossed (repoussé) with the Mongolian Soyombo (centre) and the Eight Auspicious symbols ( The Precious Parasol that offers protection from unwholesomeness, The White Conch Shell that represents hearing the mellifluent sound of the Teachings, The Two Golden Fish, The Knot of Eternity, The Vase of Great Treasures, the Victory Banner and The Lotus Flower. Thomas Jefferson Rare Books Collection, Library of Congress in Washington D.C. Photograph courtesy of the Zava Damdin Sutra and Scripture Institute of Mongolia. Image reprinted with permission on CPinMongolia.com. 30 December 2024.

THE GOLDEN BOOK. Writing systems: Classical Mongol Bichig, Tutelary images and formal Tibetan uchän. Cover embossed (repoussé) with the Mongolian Soyombo (centre) and the Eight Auspicious symbols ( The Precious Parasol that offers protection from unwholesomeness, The White Conch Shell that represents hearing the mellifluent sound of the Teachings, The Two Golden Fish, The Knot of Eternity, The Vase of Great Treasures, the Victory Banner and The Lotus Flower. Thomas Jefferson Rare Books Collection, Library of Congress in Washington D.C. Photograph courtesy of the Zava Damdin Sutra and Scripture Institute of Mongolia. Image reprinted with permission on CPinMongolia.com. 30 December 2024.

THE GOLDEN BOOK. Writing systems: Classical Mongol Bichig, Tutelary images and formal Tibetan uchän. Cover embossed (repoussé) with the Mongolian Soyombo (centre) and the Eight Auspicious symbols ( The Precious Parasol that offers protection from unwholesomeness, The White Conch Shell that represents hearing the mellifluent sound of the Teachings, The Two Golden Fish, The Knot of Eternity, The Vase of Great Treasures, the Victory Banner and The Lotus Flower. Thomas Jefferson Rare Books Collection, Library of Congress in Washington D.C. Photograph courtesy of the Zava Damdin Sutra and Scripture Institute of Mongolia. Image reprinted with permission on CPinMongolia.com. 30 December 2024.