Nepal Mandal is an in-depth guide and survey of the principle Buddhist and Hindu monasteries, temples and piths of the Kathmandu Valley. In seven parts under the rubric of Buddha, Padmasambhava,

Nepal Mandal: A Pilgrim's Guide to the Kathmandu Valley, Keith Dowman, Pema Publishing, Paperback, 522 Pages, $40.00

Keith Dowman is a translator and teacher of Dzogchen. A student of the great Dzogchen lamas Dudjom Rinpoche and Kanjur Rinpoche, he lived in India and Nepal for 50 years. His translations include Longchenpa's Natural Perfection, Spaciousness and Maya-Yoga.