Thesis
Revelations of a modern mystic: the life and legacy of Kun bzang bde chen gling pa 1928-2006
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This study traces the development of Tibetan ‘treasure’ texts and practices in contemporary times via the life-story and scriptural revelations of the Tibetan ‘treasure revealer’ (gter ston) Kun bzang bde chen gling pa (1928-2006). It examines how his revelations (gter ma) rooted in the historic spirituality of Tibet, continue and adapt into the twenty first century.
The study is important in order to understand the ways this Asian religious concept develops and coalesces in North ...
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+ Ramble, C
Division:
HUMS
Department:
Oriental Studies Faculty
Role:
Supervisor
+ Roesler, U
Division:
HUMS
Department:
Oriental Studies Faculty
Role:
Supervisor
Bibliographic Details
- Publication date:
- 2012
- Type of award:
- DPhil
- Level of award:
- Doctoral
- Awarding institution:
- Oxford University, UK
Item Description
- Language:
- English
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- Subjects:
- UUID:
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- Local pid:
- ora:6973
- Deposit date:
- 2013-07-10
Terms of use
- Copyright holder:
- Hall, A
- Copyright date:
- 2012
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