Buddhism and empire : The political and religious culture of early Tibet /
Walter, Michael L.
Buddhism and empire : The political and religious culture of early Tibet / Michael L. Walter. - Boston : Brill, 2009. - xxvii, 311 p. :
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
978-90-04-17584-6
Buddhism --China -- Tibet Autonomous Region --History.
Buddhism and state --China --Tibet Autonomous Region--History.
Religion--Buddhism --History.
EB289
Buddhism and empire : The political and religious culture of early Tibet / Michael L. Walter. - Boston : Brill, 2009. - xxvii, 311 p. :
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
978-90-04-17584-6
Buddhism --China -- Tibet Autonomous Region --History.
Buddhism and state --China --Tibet Autonomous Region--History.
Religion--Buddhism --History.
EB289