Secular morality, village law, and Buddhism in Tibetan societies
Contrary to assumptions frequently made about Buddhist societies and to models promoted by Tibetan elites, not all Tibetans understand their religion in an ethical way. This article demonstrates that, for a community of villagers in Ladakh, Buddhism is not a source of moral guidance nor is it regard...
Main Author: | Pirie, F |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2006
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