Identity, ritual and state in Tibetan Buddhism : the foundations of authority in Gelukpa monasticism - Mills, Martin A. (London : RoutledgeCurzon, 2003)
Part one. The face of monasticism -- part two. Truth and hierarchy in tantric ritual -- part three. Local rites -- part four. Authority and the person in Gelukpa monasticism -- part five. Ideology, ritual and state.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Keywords: Buddhist monasticism and religious orders; Authority -- Religious aspects; RELIGION / Comparative Religion; Electronic books; Electronic books