A History of Ladakh
Author : August Hermann Francke
Publisher :
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 21,12 MB
Release : 1904
Category : Ladākh (India)
ISBN :
Author : August Hermann Francke
Publisher :
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 21,12 MB
Release : 1904
Category : Ladākh (India)
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Author : Alexander Cunningham
Publisher :
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 46,68 MB
Release : 1854
Category : Ladākh (India)
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Author : Shridhar Kaul
Publisher : Indus Publishing
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 44,53 MB
Release : 1992
Category : History
ISBN : 9788185182759
It serves as a standard reference book giving a lucid profile, historical background, religion and customs of its post independence problems and developments.
Author : Helena Norberg-Hodge
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,87 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780692530627
A moving portrait of tradition and change in Ladakh, or "Little Tibet," Ancient Futures is also a scathing critique of the global economy and a rallying call for economic localization. When Helena Norberg-Hodge first visited Ladakh in 1975, she found a pristine environment, a self-reliant economy and a people who exhibited a remarkable joie de vivre. But then came a tidal wave of economic growth and development. Over the last four decades, this remote Himalayan land has been transformed by outside markets and Western notions of "progress." As a direct result, a whole range of problems--from polluted air and water to unemployment, religious conflict, eating disorders and youth suicide--have appeared for the first time. Yet this is far from a story of despair. Social and environmental breakdown, Norberg-Hodge argues, are neither inevitable nor evolutionary, but the products of political and economic decisions--and those decisions can be changed. In a new Preface, she presents a kaleidoscope of projects around the world that are pointing the way for both human and ecological well-being. These initiatives are the manifestation of a rapidly growing localization movement, which works to rebuild place-based cultures--strengthening community and our connection with nature. Ancient Futures challenges us to redefine what a healthy economy means, and to find ways to carry centuries-old wisdom into our future. The book and a related film by the same title have, between them, been translated into more than 40 languages.
Author : Martijn van Beek
Publisher :
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 37,21 MB
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN :
In 27 articles, the book presents the range of recent research on Ladakh, a small state in the Himalayas. Discusses the archaeology, history, architecture, politics, religion, gender issues where the Indian subcontinent and Asia meet.
Author : Janet Rizvi
Publisher : OUP India
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,1 MB
Release : 1999-04-01
Category : Ladākh (India : District)
ISBN : 9780195645460
Ladakh, last outpost of Tibetan civilization, is isolated from the rest of India as well as Tibet by the world's highest mountains. This book has been accepted as a standard work since its first appearance in 1983. It contains a detailed analysis of the economic and social change that has taken place since 1974.
Author : John Crook
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 16,93 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788120814790
When John Crock of Bristol University began research in the Zangskar valley of Ladakh in 1977 his prime intention was to investigate the social anthropology of the area through studies of village life. In 1986 Crook returned to Ladakh with into the social organisation, history, meditational practices and philosophy of the yogins who still lived and practiced in the remote parts of the area. This book is a record of the author's adventurous journeys to meet some remarkable men. The yogins were often generous, providing accounts of their training, one of them allowing Crook to photograph a Mahamudra by the eminent Tipun Padma of this difficult work together with that of a biography of the great women yogin Machig Labdron provides the basis for extensive and original discussions of the meaning of Tibetan Buddhism and it's significance in our time.
Author :
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 13,32 MB
Release : 2014-05-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 9004271805
Art and Architecture in Ladakh shows how the region’s cultural development has been influenced by its location across the great communications routes linking India with Tibet and Central Asia. Edited by Erberto Lo Bue and John Bray, the collection contains 17 research papers by experienced international art historians and architectural conservationists, as well as emerging scholars from Ladakh itself. Their topics range widely over time, from prehistoric rock art to mediaeval Buddhist stupas and wall paintings, as well as early modern castle architecture, the inter-regional trade in silk brocades, and the challenges of 21st century conservation. Taken together, these studies complement each other to provide a detailed view of Ladakh’s varied cultural inheritance in the light of the latest research. Contributors include: Monisha Ahmed, Marjo Alafouzo, André Alexander, Chiara Bellini, Kristin Blancke, John Bray, Laurianne Bruneau, Andreas Catanese, Philip Denwood, Quentin Devers, Phuntsog Dorjay, Hubert Feiglstorfer, John Harrison, Neil and Kath Howard, Gerald Kozicz, Erberto Lo Bue, Filippo Lunardo, Kacho Mumtaz Ali Khan, Heinrich Poell, Tashi Ldawa Thsangspa and Martin Vernier.
Author : Radek Kucharski
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 34,6 MB
Release : 2015-11-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1783622628
A guidebook to 8 multi-day trekking routes in Ladakh. Exploring the Zanskar range in the northern tip of India, these extremely challenging treks are suitable for experienced trekkers. The routes are presented as 8 multi-day treks, covering 98–169km (61–105 miles) and taking between 6 and 12 days to walk. The treks include Kharnak, Tsarab Chu, Darcha to Padum, Round Sultanlango, Padum to Lamayuru, Padum to Lamayuru via the Kanji La, Alchi and Markha Valley. 1:250,000 mapping is included Variants and extensions included for selected routes Detailed information on planning, transport, visas, equipment, cultural awareness, safety and security Notes on the culture and history of the region
Author : Prem Singh Jina
Publisher : Indus Publishing
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 28,31 MB
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 9788173870576
Explores the people of Ladakh, their customs, beliefs and traditions.