Enthronement: The Recognition of the Reincarnate Masters of Tibet and the Himalayas

by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye and Jamgon Kongtrul

Book Overview

Even the most casual contact with the culture, politics, or religion of Tibet and the surrounding region brings outsiders face to face with the institution of reincarnate spiritual masters. Past masters are identified as small children installed in their predecessor's monastery in a ceremony called "enthronement" and educated to continue the work of their former incarnation. This custom has provided a principal source of spiritual renewal for Himalayan...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559390832
• ISBN13: 9781559390835
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Shambhala
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.6"