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Gompas in Traditional Tibetan Society

Book Description
The book, which focuses on Buddhist monasteries, begins with a survey of the gompas' Indian origins, their hierarchy, then examines their rules and rituals, role of the llamas, office of the abbot and other positions of authority, and recruitment and initiation of novices. The book, with an elaborate index and a glossary of Indic terms, will be a valuable reference work for scholars and researcher... More
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PublisherDorling Kindersley
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages231
ISBN-108186921214
ISBN-13978-8186921210
Publication Date01/01/2002
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About M. N Rajesh (Author) : M. N Rajesh is a published author. A published credit of M. N Rajesh is Gompas in traditional Tibetan society.
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