Buddhism in Mongolian History, Culture, and Society
Author | : Vesna A. Wallace |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2015 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199958665 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199958661 |
Rating | : 4/5 (661 Downloads) |
Download or read book Buddhism in Mongolian History, Culture, and Society written by Vesna A. Wallace and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buddhism in Mongolia explores the unique historical and cultural elements of Mongolian Buddhism while challenging its stereotyped image as a mere replica of Tibetan Buddhism. The book illuminates the historical, social, and cultural contexts within which Buddhism has operated as a major social and cultural force among the Mongols.