Hidden lands in Himalayan myth and history: transformations of sbas yul through time

"In an era of environmental crisis, narratives of 'hidden lands' are resonant. Understood as sanctuaries in times of calamity, Himalayan hidden lands or sbas yul have shaped the lives of many peoples of the region. Sbas yul are described by visionary lamas called 'treasure finder...

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Contributors: Garrett, Frances Mary 1968- (Editor) ; McDougal, Elizabeth (Editor) ; Samuel, Geoffrey 1946- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Boston Brill [2021]
In: Brill's Tibetan studies library (volume 46)
Year: 2021
Series/Journal:Brill's Tibetan studies library volume 46
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Tibet / Sanctuary / Myth
B Himalaya / Lamaism
B Tibet / Himalaya / Lamaism / Imaginary place / Seclusion / Utopia / Myth
B Shambhala
Further subjects:B Himalaya Mountains Region Civilization
B Buddhism (Himalaya Mountains Region) History
B Sacred Space (China) (Tibet Autonomous Region)
B Buddhist mythology (China) (Tibet Autonomous Region)
B Tourism Religious aspects Buddhism
B Buddhist mythology (Himalaya Mountains Region)
B Buddhism (China) (Tibet Autonomous Region) History
B Environmental Protection Religious aspects Buddhism
B Sacred Space (Himalaya Mountains Region)
B Tibet Autonomous Region (China) Civilization
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