The construction of a novel tradition as well as a collective Sherpa identity in a new place through the performance of Tibetan Buddhist ritual celebrations: a close look at the present revitalisation of Sherpa Buddhism, culture, and society. Small 4to. 288pp. 19 color illus. 2 maps. 2 plans. Original wr., slightly worn.

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Title: Building the Sherpa's New Present in the Age of Globalization.
Publisher: Lumbini International Research Institute,
Publication Date: 2011
Language: English
ISBN 10: 9937553016
ISBN 13: 9789937553018
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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It was an early afternoon on Wednesday, February gth, 2006, the third and final day of the spiritually significant first phase of the Sherpas' seven week long mortuary rites. In the course of each of these three days the 'pho ba practice, i.e. the ritual transference of the consciousness of the deceased to a pure realm of rebirth, is performed by one bla ma. As a rule, neither family members or his assistants take part in this most intimate religious ceremony. The focus of its performance was the separate room especially built for this purpose in the Sherpa Seva Kendra in Bodnath, which is the communal building (mi 'dzom sa) of the entire Sherpa community.

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