The navel of the demoness: Tibetan Buddhism and civil religion in highland Nepal

The people of Mustang and their history -- Inside the Shöyul -- Neighbours and enemies -- From clans to households in Te -- The encounter with Buddhism -- The wild gods of Te -- Buddhists or pagans? -- Agedness of error -- Community law: the creation of a collectivity -- The headmen of Te and the he...

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Main Author: Ramble, Charles (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York [u.a.] Oxford University Press 2008
In:Year: 2008
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Nepal / Distrikt Mustang (Nepal) / Buddhism
Further subjects:B Buddhism Nepal Te
B Buddhism (Nepal) (Te)
B Te (Nepal) Religious life and customs
B Mustang (Nepal) Religious life and customs
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Summary:The people of Mustang and their history -- Inside the Shöyul -- Neighbours and enemies -- From clans to households in Te -- The encounter with Buddhism -- The wild gods of Te -- Buddhists or pagans? -- Agedness of error -- Community law: the creation of a collectivity -- The headmen of Te and the heaven-appointed king --The disenchantment of Te?
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0195154142