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Buddhism and empire : the political and religious culture of early Tibet /

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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Walter, Michael L.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2009.
Colección:Brill's Tibetan studies library ; v. 22.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxvii, 311 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789047429289
9047429281
ISSN:1568-6183 ;