Himalayan Passages
Tibetan and Newar Studies in Honor of Hubert Decleer
by Benjamin Bogin and Andrew Quintman
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Pub Date Aug 12 2014 | Archive Date Jul 12 2014
Description
Explore new research on the religious and cultural traditions of the Himalayan Buddhist world.
Over decades, hundreds of American undergraduates spending a semester abroad have been introduced to Tibetan culture in India, Nepal, and China by Hubert Decleer. A number went on to become prominent scholars in the field at institutions such as Yale, Berkeley, and Georgetown, and as a tribute to him they have put together this collection of cutting-edge research in Himalayan studies, bringing together contributions of this new generation with those of senior researchers in the field. This new research on the religion and culture of the Himalayan Buddhist world spans a broad range of subjects, periods, and approaches, and the diversity and strength of the contributions ensures Himalayan Passages be warmly welcomed by scholars, travelers, and Tibetan Buddhists alike.
Highlights include:
Advance Praise
“Reflects the wide range of texts, traditions, and insights that Hubert Decleer has creatively pursued as a ground-breaking and original researcher.” —Todd Lewis, author of Popular Buddhist Texts from Nepal
“Himalayan Passages is a narrative tapestry of the worlds Hubert Decleer has shared with and opened up for many generations of scholars past, present, and future. A remarkable achievement.” —Sienna R. Craig, chair, Department of Anthropology, Dartmouth College
“Hubert Decleer's scholarship placed an emphasis on place and especially holy places long before it became a popular theme, but also place in a deeper sense, including the more intimate interior spaces, combining the macro- and micro-cosms in a manner not un-reminiscent of the tantric body mandala. We see much of that here, in the work of his students and colleagues, in true humanist style taking part in their subject of study, keeping it alive.” —Dan Martin, author of Tibetan Histories
“The best new scholarship on the Himalayas, fitting homage to the finest mentor in Himalayan studies who has inspired generations of scholars to explore, to study, and to love this part of the world.” —Kurtis R. Schaeffer, chair, Religious Studies Department, University of Virginia
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781614290735 |
| PRICE | $38.95 (USD) |
