Non-violence as a Shifting Signifier on the Tibetan Plateau

In nomadic areas, Tibetans are wearing a new amulet, called an "amulet for peace", depicting a globe with a dove flying above it. The dove carries a bodhi leaf in its mouth and a gold peace sign in its claws, combining Buddhist and global symbols for peace. However, the amulet is not being...

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Authors: Gayley, Holly (Author) ; Pad-ma-vtsho (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2016]
In: Contemporary buddhism
Year: 2016, Volume: 17, Issue: 1, Pages: 62-80
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)