Hidden lands in Himalayan myth and history : : transformations of sbas yul through time / / edited by Frances Garrett, Elizabeth McDougal, Geoffrey Samuel.
In an era of environmental crisis, narratives of 'hidden lands' are resonant. Understood as sanctuaries in times of calamity, Himalayan hidden lands or sbas yul have shaped the lives of many peoples of the region. Sbas yul are described by visionary lamas called 'treasure finders'...
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| Superior document: | Brill's Tibetan studies Library ; Volume 46 |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Leiden ;, Boston : : Brill,, [2021] 2021 |
| Year of Publication: | 2021 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Brill's Tibetan studies library ;
Volume 133. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Notes: | Includes index. |
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| Summary: | In an era of environmental crisis, narratives of 'hidden lands' are resonant. Understood as sanctuaries in times of calamity, Himalayan hidden lands or sbas yul have shaped the lives of many peoples of the region. Sbas yul are described by visionary lamas called 'treasure finders' who located hidden lands and wrote guidebooks to them. Scholarly understandings of sbas yul as places for spiritual cultivation and refuge from war have been complicated recently. Research now explores such themes as the political and economic role of 'treasure finders', the impact of sbas yul on indigenous populations, and the use of sbas yul for environmental protection and tourism. This book showcases recent scholarship on sbas yul from historical and contemporary perspectives. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9004437681 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | edited by Frances Garrett, Elizabeth McDougal, Geoffrey Samuel. |