Buddhism and Empire

Buddhism and Empire
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 344
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ISBN-10 : 9789047429289
ISBN-13 : 9047429281
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Book Synopsis Buddhism and Empire by : Michael Walter

Download or read book Buddhism and Empire written by Michael Walter and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2009-06-24 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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