Description
- Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishers (1 January 2012)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 259 pages
- ISBN-10 : 8120809491
- ISBN-13 : 978-8120809499
- Country of Origin : India
₹445.00
Delve into the intricate world of Sherpa Buddhism with Sherry B. Ortner’s “High Religion: A Cultural and Political History of Sherpa Buddhism.” Explore the emergence of celibate monasteries in early 20th-century Nepal and their impact on Sherpa society. Ortner masterfully combines ethnographic and historical analysis to reveal the interplay of political and cultural forces shaping this unique religious development. This book offers invaluable insights into Sherpa culture, Buddhist practices, and the dynamics between human actions and societal structures. Essential reading for those interested in Nepal, Tibet, and Buddhism. Available at The Bookish Owl.
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