| ID | 045131 |
| Call Number | 954.6/SNE |
| Title Proper | The Cultural Heritage of Ladakh Volume I |
| Other Title Information | Central Ladakh |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Snellgrove David L ; Skorupski Tadeusz |
| Publication | England, Aris & Philips Ltd, 1977. |
| Description | xvi,144p |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This book provides a comprehensive examination of the cultural heritage of Ladakh, particularly focusing on its physical geography, historical events, and Buddhist religious art and architecture. It evaluates the impact of external influences and political changes on the region's cultural identity, especially the challenges posed by modernization and geopolitical tensions. The authors blend academic analysis with accessible prose, making this volume a significant reference for scholars and those interested in Ladakh's rich cultural history. |
| Contents | Contents
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
Chapter One
CULTURAL BACKGROUND
Geographical Factors
Historical Survey
Survey
Phases of Buddhist Doctrine
External Cultural Influences
Chapter Two
EARLY MONASTERIES OF THE TIME OF RIN-CHEN ZANG-PO
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Chapter Three
CITADELS AND ROYAL RESIDENCES
THE LATER MONASTERIES
PRESENT-DAY LADAKH |
| Standard Number | 0856680583 |
| Classification Number | 954.6 |
| Key Words | Culture ; Gifted ; Ladakh ; Monasteries |