Ladakh Buddhist Culture and Tradition

Book Summary of Ladakh Buddhist Culture And Tradition Ladakh is one of the remote regions of Jammu & Kashmir State in India. Its people were neglected in the past due to the inaccessible terrain and inhospitable climatic conditions. However, Buddhist Yogis and Indian Acharyas- have made their valuable contribution for the preservation of Buddhist culture and tradition. The present document is based upon the work, and a study over a long period of stay in Ladakh. This book thus uses a multidisciplinary approach to study Ladakhi culture and tradition, and would be useful for tourists, research scholars and those who are interested in Ladakhi Buddhist Culture. About the Author Dr. Prem Singh Jina is a renowned scholar and writer and the senior faculty member of Economics Department of Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Leh-Ladakh. Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgements List of Figures List of Tables List of Appendices Abbreviation List of Illustrations Introduction King Deldan Namgyal (Tib.bde-Idan rnam rgyal) Fall of Ladakh Kingdom Res System in Ladakh during 1900-1920 Buddhist Traditional Society and Economic Development in Ladakh A Study of Drinking Water Supply in Leh District Losar : A New Year Festival of Ladakh and its Neighbouring Regions Matho Monastery Statues and Wall Paintings in Hemis Monastery Sachi Chosling Gon (Tib. Sa-spyi-chos-gling-dgon): A Geluk-pa Monastery Two Small Buddhist Temples in Kharbu Phulgtal Some Renowned Lamas of Ladakh Some Important Lamas Attached to Deskit Monastery Nawang Tsering (Tib. Dga dbang tse ring) : A great Buddist Scholar of Zanskar Tsering Skarma