Singer of the Land of Snows : Shabkar, Buddhism, and Tibetan National Identity / Rachel H. Pang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pang, Rachel H., 1982- author.

Series:

Traditions and transformations in Tibetan Buddhism.

Traditions and Transformations in Tibetan Buddhism Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buddhism--China--Tibet Autonomous Region.

Buddhism.

Lamas--China--Tibet Autonomous Region--Biography.

Lamas.

Nationalism--China--Tibet Autonomous Region.

Nationalism.

Religion and politics--China--Tibet Autonomous Region.

Religion and politics.

Zhabs-dkar Tshogs-drug-rang-grol, 1781-1851.

Zhabs-dkar Tshogs-drug-rang-grol.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Charlottesville, Virginia : University of Virginia Press, [2024]

Summary:

"This book examines the role of religion in the formation of Tibetan national identity through the impact of the autobiography of the renowned yogi Shabkar Tsokdruk Rangdrol"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

1. Tibet and Tibetans in Shabkar's Autobiography

2. Mapping Tibet's Buddhist Geography

3. Vernacularizing the Namtar Genre

4. Reviving and Adapting Two Foundational Myths

5. Imagining a Community Based on Buddhist Values and Practices

Epilogue: The Deep Historical and Religious Roots of Tibetan National Identity

Appendix: Locations Mentioned in Shabkar's Autobiography

Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780813950679

0813950678