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Tibetan and Himalayan > Multi-Author Edited Volumes > Conference Proceedings > Proceedings of the International Association of Tibetan Studies (PIATS) > PIATS 2 (1979), In Honour of Hugh Richardson

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Oḍḍiyāna: A New Interpretation
The article discusses former interpretations of the term oḍḍiyāna and offers a new one. (Mark Premo-Hopkins 2004-04-12)
On the Reception and Early History of the dBu ma (Madyamaka) in Tibet
The article looks at the Middle Way (Tib. dbu ma, Skt. madhyamika) school of Buddhism, attempting to detail the reception and early history the movement. (Mark Premo-Hopkins 2004-04-19)
On the Way of Playing Drums and Cymbals among the Sakyas
The article describes the use of drums and cymbals (the common musical feature in Tibetan ceremony) in the religious practices of the Sakyas. (Mark Premo-Hopkins 2004-04-09)
Preliminary Remarks on the Second A-kya
The article begins to look at the life and work of the Second Akya (A-kya), a high ranking priest of Tibetan Buddhism accredited to Peking. (Mark Premo-Hopkins 2004-04-12)
Preliminary Remarks on the Uddānas in the Vinaya of the Mūlasarvāstivādin
The article looks at the Uddānas in the Vinaya of the Mūlasarvāstivādin verses (MSV). In this text, the Uddānas are verses made up of keywords that serve as a sort of index for the following con...
Preliminary Results from a Study of Two Rasāyana Systems in Indo-Tibetan Esoterism
The article looks at two different systems of alchemy as they are found in Ningma (rNying-ma) literature in an attempt to shed light on the role of alchemy and medicine in Tantrism. (Mark Premo-Hopki...
Some Notes on the House of lHa rGya-ri
The article presents information on the house of Lha Gyari (lHa rGya ri), a noble Tibetan family, looking closely at their early history, special customs, and social rank. (Mark Premo-Hopkins 2004-04...
Some Preliminary Considerations Arising from a Biographical Study of the Early gter-ston
The article investigates potential causes for some of the discontinuities that are present in biographical accounts of Buddhist tertön (gter ston).
Souces of Variation in Tibetan Canons of Iconometry
The article looks at the canonized rules for organization and structure of Tibetan art. Following the fixed canons is thought to guarantee the continuity of tradition and the accuracy of iconic forms...
The pha-spun of Ladakh
The article looks at the papün (pha spun) of Ladakh folk religion. "Papün" means "brothers of the same father," and refers to a type of familial decision-making organization within the commu...
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