Being Human in a Buddhist World: An Intellectual History of Medicine in Early Modern Tibet
Critically exploring scientific thought and its relation to religion in traditional Tibetan medicine, Being Human expands our sense of Tibetan cultural history, unpacking the intersection of early modern sensibilities and religious ideals during the time of the Fifth Dalai Lama. Studying the adaptat...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Columbia University Press
2015
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| In: | Year: 2015 |
| Further subjects: | B
Buddhism - Tibet Region - History
B Electronic books |
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| Parallel Edition: | Print version: Being Human in a Buddhist World : An Intellectual History of Medicine in Early Modern Tibet: |
| Summary: | Critically exploring scientific thought and its relation to religion in traditional Tibetan medicine, Being Human expands our sense of Tibetan cultural history, unpacking the intersection of early modern sensibilities and religious ideals during the time of the Fifth Dalai Lama. Studying the adaptation of Buddhist concepts and values to medical concerns, the book also advances an appreciation of Buddhism's role in the development of Asian and global civilization. Through its unique focus and sophisticated reading of source materials, Being Human captures the religious character of medicine in |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record |
| ISBN: | 0231164963 |