Gongga Laoren (1903-1997): Her Role in the Spread of Tibetan Buddhism in Taiwan

by Fabienne Jagou

Through the biography of an unusual Manchu Chinese female devotee who contributed to the spread of Tibetan Buddhism in Taiwan, the book provides a new angle at looking at Sino-Tibetan relations by bringing issues of gender, power, self-representation, and globalization. Gongga Laoren's life, actions and achievements show the fundamental elements behind the successful implementation of Tibetan Buddhism in a Han cultural environment and highlights a...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 900446574X
• ISBN13: 9789004465749
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 180 Pages