Review of Lonely Planet book:

Buddhist Stupas in Asia – the shape of perfection
by Padmassana

This hardback pictorial book explains the origins of
Stupas, the living embodiment of Buddhist teachings.

Its 170 pages contain beautiful colour photographs of
the many types of Stupa found in Asia. From the bell shaped ones in India
and Sri Lanka, to the Chortens of Nepal and Tibet to the Pagoda styles
of China and Japan.

At £24.99 ( $34.99) it is not cheap, but to anyone
with an interest in these wonderful structures it is a must have on the
bookshelf.