Prisoners of Shangri-La
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Donald S. Lopez, Jr.'s 'Prisoners of Shangri-La' critically examines Western perceptions of Tibetan Buddhism, challenging romanticized and idealized views.
The book explores how the West has projected its own desires and fantasies onto Tibetan culture, often distorting the realities of Tibetan life and religious practices.
Lopez investigates the historical and cultural factors that have shaped these Western interpretations.
He analyzes various texts, travelogues, and scholarly works to reveal the underlying assumptions and biases that inform Western understandings of Tibet.
The book highlights the complexities and contradictions within Tibetan Buddhism, cautioning against simplistic or exoticized portrayals.
By deconstructing these Western fantasies, Lopez encourages a more nuanced and informed appreciation of Tibetan culture.
The book explores how the West has projected its own desires and fantasies onto Tibetan culture, often distorting the realities of Tibetan life and religious practices.
Lopez investigates the historical and cultural factors that have shaped these Western interpretations.
He analyzes various texts, travelogues, and scholarly works to reveal the underlying assumptions and biases that inform Western understandings of Tibet.
The book highlights the complexities and contradictions within Tibetan Buddhism, cautioning against simplistic or exoticized portrayals.
By deconstructing these Western fantasies, Lopez encourages a more nuanced and informed appreciation of Tibetan culture.
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