THE TENTH KARMAPA & TIBET'S TURBULENT SEVENTEENTH CENTURY IN SOUTH AFRICA

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The Tenth Karmapa Choying Dorje (1604-74) was a famous artist and leader of the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism during a formative period in Tibetan history. The religious and institutional shape of modern Tibet was decided in the turbulent conflicts and dramatic reorganisation of Tibetan society in the 17th century. This publication brings together specialists in literature, history, religion and art to discuss the context of this seminal Tibetan figure, placing him within the context of history, art and civilisation, and defining Tibet s place in the larger world of the time. Features Summary The Tenth Karmapa Choying Dorje (1604-74) was a famous artist and leader of the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism during a formative period in Tibetan history... Author Karl Debreczeny (Editor), Gray Tuttle (Editor) Publisher Serindia Publications, Inc Release date 20160905 Pages 308 ISBN 1-932476-81-4 ISBN 13 978-1-932476-81-1