Format:
Online-Ressource (xxvii, 311 p)
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25 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Palo Alto, Calif ebrary 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
ISBN:
9789047429289
Series Statement:
Brill's Tibetan studies library v. 22
Content:
This book analyzes the religious-political culture of the Tibetan Empire (c. 620-842) and the establishment of Buddhism, based on early sources. It shows how relationships formed in the Imperial period underlie many of the unique characteristics of traditional Tibetan Buddhism
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Contents ; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations for Frequently-Cited Works; Introduction; Prologue on Old Tibetan; Chapter One Religion and politics in Tibet's imperial government, and the place of Buddhism therein; Chapter Two Sku, bla, lha, etc.: The language and phraseology of early Tibetan politics and religion; Chapter Three Rituals in the Imperium and later: Continuity in the rituals of Tibetan Buddhism; Chapter Four The intersection of religion and politics; Appendix One The religio-political significance of gold; Appendix Two A brief excursus on Bon; Select bibliography; Index
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9004175849
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9789004175846
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Walter, Michael L., 1949 - Buddhism and empire Leiden [u.a.] : Brill, 2009 ISBN 9004175849
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9789004175846
Language:
English
Subjects:
History
,
Theology
Keywords:
Tibet
;
China
;
Politik
;
Tibetischer Buddhismus
;
Staat
;
Geschichte
DOI:
10.1163/ej.9789004175846.i-316
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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kxp/detail.action?docID=468498
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