Jane Caple, "Morality and Monastic Revival in Post-Mao Tibet" (U Hawaii Press, 2019)
New Books in East Asian Studies
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Monastic Revival and Development in Post-Mao Tibet
The chapter explores the shift in focus of research towards monastic revival and development in post-Mao Tibet, discussing the methodology used and the distinction between scholastic centers and local monasteries. It delves into the significant influence of monastic Buddhism on Tibetan society before the Chinese Communist Party came to power, as well as the challenges faced by monks during the repression of monastic Buddhism. The chapter also delves into the transition towards economic self-sufficiency and commercial activities for funding monastic events in post-Mao Tibet.
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