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The spider and the piglet : proceedings of the First International Seminar on Bhutan Studies / edited by Karma Ura & Sonam Kinga.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English, Dzongkha Publication details: Thimphu : Centre for Bhutan Studies, 2004.Description: 613 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 999361422X
  • 9789993614227
Other title:
  • Proceedings of the First International Seminar on Bhutan Studies
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • REF 954.98 Ur11s 23
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Also available online via the Internet at the Centre web site.
Contents:
Keynote address at the opening of the first International Seminar on Bhutan Studies / Jigmi Y. Thinley -- Glimpses of the history of the rGya clan with reference to Nyangtod, lHo Mon and Neary lands (7th-13th century) / Roberto Vitali -- A brief account of Hungrel Drung Drung / Sangye Dorji -- The underground 'fortress' of Bangtsho ruler / Ugyen Pelgen, Tshering Gyeltshen -- The gDung lineages of central and eastern Bhutan: a reappraisal of their origin, based on literary sources / John Ardussi -- The fascinating life of Lama Changchub Tsongru (1817-1856) according to his biography / Francoise Pommaret -- Bhutan and Tibet in European cartography (1597-1800) / Romola Gandolfo -- British-Indian medical service officers in Bhutan, 1905-1947: a historical outline / Alex Mckay -- State, economy and space in Bhutan in the early part of 19th century / Adam Pain -- Development of cursive Bhutanese writing / Phuntsok Tashi -- Difficulty in teaching Dzongkha in an English medium system / Lungtaen Gyatsho -- Bhutan's endangered languages documentation programme under the Dzongkha development authority: the three rare gems / George Van Driem -- Education system and the 'ladder of success' / Akiko Ueda -- Rare Buddhist texts kept in Orgayn Chos Gling / Samten G. Karmay -- The Thrimzhung Chenmo and the emergence of contemporary Bhutanese legal system / Richard Whitecross -- Review of judicial reforms in Bhutan / Lungten Dubgyur -- Bhutan-China relations: towards a new step in Himalayan politics / Thierry Mathou -- Rhetoric and reality: an assessment of the possible impact of WTO on Bhutan / Tashi Wangyal -- Linking trade with environment in the context of WTO: why is this option good for Bhutan? / Prabhat B. Pankaj -- Spiritually motivated natural resources protection in eastern Bhutan / Elizabeth Allison -- Echoes of ancient ethos: reflections on some popular Bhutanese social themes / Karma Phuntsho -- Religion and gender values in a changing world / Rieki Crins -- The spider, the piglet and the vital principle: a popular ritual for restoring the Srog / Tandin Dorji -- Notes on contributors.
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Includes bibliographical references.

Keynote address at the opening of the first International Seminar on Bhutan Studies / Jigmi Y. Thinley -- Glimpses of the history of the rGya clan with reference to Nyangtod, lHo Mon and Neary lands (7th-13th century) / Roberto Vitali -- A brief account of Hungrel Drung Drung / Sangye Dorji -- The underground 'fortress' of Bangtsho ruler / Ugyen Pelgen, Tshering Gyeltshen -- The gDung lineages of central and eastern Bhutan: a reappraisal of their origin, based on literary sources / John Ardussi -- The fascinating life of Lama Changchub Tsongru (1817-1856) according to his biography / Francoise Pommaret -- Bhutan and Tibet in European cartography (1597-1800) / Romola Gandolfo -- British-Indian medical service officers in Bhutan, 1905-1947: a historical outline / Alex Mckay -- State, economy and space in Bhutan in the early part of 19th century / Adam Pain -- Development of cursive Bhutanese writing / Phuntsok Tashi -- Difficulty in teaching Dzongkha in an English medium system / Lungtaen Gyatsho -- Bhutan's endangered languages documentation programme under the Dzongkha development authority: the three rare gems / George Van Driem -- Education system and the 'ladder of success' / Akiko Ueda -- Rare Buddhist texts kept in Orgayn Chos Gling / Samten G. Karmay -- The Thrimzhung Chenmo and the emergence of contemporary Bhutanese legal system / Richard Whitecross -- Review of judicial reforms in Bhutan / Lungten Dubgyur -- Bhutan-China relations: towards a new step in Himalayan politics / Thierry Mathou -- Rhetoric and reality: an assessment of the possible impact of WTO on Bhutan / Tashi Wangyal -- Linking trade with environment in the context of WTO: why is this option good for Bhutan? / Prabhat B. Pankaj -- Spiritually motivated natural resources protection in eastern Bhutan / Elizabeth Allison -- Echoes of ancient ethos: reflections on some popular Bhutanese social themes / Karma Phuntsho -- Religion and gender values in a changing world / Rieki Crins -- The spider, the piglet and the vital principle: a popular ritual for restoring the Srog / Tandin Dorji -- Notes on contributors.

Also available online via the Internet at the Centre web site.

Includes an article in Dzongkha.

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