Buddhism and empire : : the political and religious culture of early Tibet / / by Michael L. Walter.
This book convincingly reassesses the role of political institutions in the introduction of Buddhism under the Tibetan Empire (c. 620-842), showing how relationships formed in the Imperial period underlie many of the unique characteristics of traditional Tibetan Buddhism. Taking original sources as...
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| Superior document: | Brill's Tibetan studies library, v. 22 |
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| Year of Publication: | 2009 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Brill's Tibetan studies library ;
v. 22. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (344 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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Table of Contents:
- Preliminary Material / M.L. Walter
- Chapter One. Religion And Politics In Tibet’S Imperial Government, And The Place Of Buddhism Therein / M.L. Walter
- Chapter Two. Sku, Bla, Lha, Etc.: The Language And Phraseology Of Early Tibetan Politics And Religion / M.L. Walter
- Chapter Three. Rituals In The Imperium And Later: Continuity In The Rituals Of Tibetan Buddhism / M.L. Walter
- Chapter Four. The Intersection Of Religion And Politics / M.L. Walter
- Appendix One. The Religio-Political Significance Of Gold / M.L. Walter
- Appendix Two. A Brief Excursus On Bon / M.L. Walter
- Select Bibliography / M.L. Walter
- Index / M.L. Walter.