Proceedings of the Tenth Seminar of the Iats, 2003. Volume 5: Bhutan: Traditions and Changes

by John A. Ardussi and Françoise Pommaret

This illustrated volume presents a wide variety of themes from the historical and modern periods of Bhutan, illustrating change and adaptation to new realities. Topics covered include the exploration of early history, Buddhism and the lives of Bhutanese Buddhist saints, the changing role of local, non-Buddhist religious practitioners in today's society, traditional law and the emergence of a modern legal system, and the seasonal celebrations of an...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004155511
• ISBN13: 9789004155510
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 178 Pages