A History of Zhang Zhung and Tibet, Volume One (Paperback)

Language: English

Published by North Atlantic Books,U.S., Berkeley, CA, 2013

1583946101 / 9781583946107

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Paperback. Plt;BPgt;An important contribution to the field of Tibetan studies by prolific Tibetan scholar, teacher, and author Chogyal Namkhai Norbu, Plt;/BPgt;Plt;BPgt;Plt;IPgt;A History of Zhang Zhung and Tibet, Volume OnePlt;/IPgt;Plt;/BPgt;Plt;BPgt; provides essential reading for Buddhist practitioners and anyone interested in Tibetan history and culture.Plt;/BPgt;Plt;iPgt;A History of Zhang Zhung and Tibet, Volume One Plt;/iPgt;explores ancient TibetP#39;s Zhang Zhung kingdom and Bon religion that preceded the advent of Buddhism in the seventh century. Countering the long-held idea that TibetP#39;s pre-Buddhist indigenous culture was primitive and undeveloped, this book shares the rich cultural origins of the kingdom of Zhang Zhung--the Pquot;cradle of Tibetan culture,Pquot; which encompassed a vast area of Western and Northern Tibet in an area that includes sacred Mount Kailash. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Presenting the meticulous research of internationally known Dzogchen Buddhist teacher and scholar ChP#246;gyal Namkhai Norbu, the book investigates the mysteries of Zhang ZhungP#39;s Bon religion, a set of shamanistic and animistic beliefs and practices only recently studied by a handful of academic scholars. Offering a critical analysis of a vast array of literary and primary sources, Norbu discusses the role of the Bon traditions within Zhang ZhungP#39;s lineages, dynasties, and culture. Examining Zhang ZhungP#39;s written language, sacred ornaments, rock carvings, healing practices, music, and magical divination techniques, Norbu contributes to an understanding of the roots of Tibetan Buddhist culture and modern-day Bon religion--a practice followed by an estimated ten percent of Tibetans.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Table of Contents:Plt;brPgt;TranslatorP#39;s Foreword; A Technical Note about the Translation; I. The Human Generations of Ancient Zhang Zhung; II. The Bon Lineages of Ancient Zhang Zhung; III. The Royal Lineages of Ancient Zhang Zhung; IV. The Written Language of Ancient Zhang Zhung; V. The Civilization of Ancient Zhang Zhung; Indexes--Tibetan and Zhang Zhung Names and Terms, Textual Sources, Sanskrit Names and Terms, Chinese Names and Terms Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title
A History of Zhang Zhung and Tibet, Volume One (Paperback)
Author
Chogyal Namkhai Norbu
Publisher
North Atlantic Books,U.S., Berkeley, CA
Publication year
2013
Condition
new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
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1583946101
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