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4. 1. Central Asia: China: REGIONS: Tibetan Diaspora.

Author

Bernstorff, Dagmar

Subjects
*DIASPORA, *SONGS, *POPULAR music, *TIBETANS, TIBETAN music
Abstract

Part 1 of the book "Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World" is presented. It explores the history of the Tibetan diaspora, which started in 1959. It focuses on the role of popular music on the lives of several Tibetans in exile. It also provides information on the modern Tibetan songs.

Published
2005

8. CHAPTER SIXTEEN: THE REIGN OF MES-AG-TSHOMS.

Subjects
TIBETAN history, SCIENTIFIC development, TIBETAN art, TIBETANS, RELIGION, KINGS & rulers
Abstract

The article offers information related to the reign of the Tibetan king Mes-ag-tshoms, son of king 'Dus-srong Mang-po-rje and his queen mChims-bza' bTsan-ma Thog-thog-steng. It informs that he was born in 704 AD, the same wood-dragon year of his father's death. It mentions that during his reign major advancement in science, art and religious thought took place.

Published
1986

9. CHAPTER NINE: THE FIRST TIBETAN KINGS.

Subjects
TIBETAN history, ANCIENT kings & rulers, HEAVEN, ROYAL houses, TIBETANS
Abstract

The article offers information related to ancient kings of the Tibet. It informs that kings of Tibet are said to have come from outside the country, either from the heaven or from royal dynasty in India. It mentions that in ancient Tibet kings are considered as extraordinary godlike individuals. Some historians believe that the Pandu brothers from India and their army crossed the Himalayas came to Tibet and their descendants are said to be the Tibetans.

Published
1986

10. CHAPTER EIGHT: DESCENDANTS OF THE TIBETAN TRIBES.

Subjects
TRIBES, TIBETANS, CULTURE, TIBETAN history, HISTORY
Abstract

The article offers information on the four ancient tribes in the Tibet including Bse tribe, Ldong tribe and sTong tribe and further explores history of these tribes. It mentions that sTong tribe has given several famous personalities in Tibetan history while people of dMu tribe were famous for the great learnedness. It also mentions that lDong tribe was connected with Mi-nyag culture.

Published
1986

13. The Ways of a Monk.

Author

Thurman, Robert A. F.

Subjects
*TIBETANS, *MONKS
Abstract

Presents an excerpt from the book "Sera: The Way of the Tibetan Monk," by Sheila Rock.

Published
2004

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