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 Self-Sufficiency in Post-Mao Tibet
The chapter explores how Tibetan monasteries evolved towards self-sufficiency and engaging in commercial activities in response to state policies and internal moral considerations. It delves into the influences of Indian monasteries and the trend of turning monasteries into tourist attractions as encouraged by the government.
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