Singer of the land of snows: Shabkar, Buddhism, and Tibetan national identity
Introduction -- 1. Tibet and Tibetans in Shabkar's Autobiography -- 2. Mapping Tibet's Buddhist Geography -- 3. Vernacularizing the Namtar Genre -- 4. Reviving and Adapting Two Foundational Myths -- 5. Imagining a Community Based on Buddhist Values and Practices -- Epilogue: The Deep Histo...
| Summary: | Introduction -- 1. Tibet and Tibetans in Shabkar's Autobiography -- 2. Mapping Tibet's Buddhist Geography -- 3. Vernacularizing the Namtar Genre -- 4. Reviving and Adapting Two Foundational Myths -- 5. Imagining a Community Based on Buddhist Values and Practices -- Epilogue: The Deep Historical and Religious Roots of Tibetan National Identity -- Appendix: Locations Mentioned in Shabkar's Autobiography -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index. "This book examines the role of religion in the formation of Tibetan national identity through the impact of the autobiography of the renowned yogi Shabkar Tsokdruk Rangdrol"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | xiii, 222 Seiten |
| ISBN: | 0813950651 |