Prem Singh Jina
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Ladakh has its unique importance as it is surrounded by some important republics of Central Asia. The present book contains history of Christianity in Ladakh; History of Buddhism in Ladakh, and Islam in Ladakh. The book will help readers and researchers to know how Ladakh is being influenced by the above religious in the past and how the eco-cultural and religious changes are taking place in the passage of time.
This meritorious study, in two parts, only one of its kind, is a valuable addition to a few, chosen books on Ladakh, the loftiest and remotest region in India. The author in one part and the contributors in the other have very extensively dealt with all the aspects of the subject from history and tradition to culture and heritage to the modern day state of affairs in the region. The study has a particular emphasis on trade, commerce and Ladakh's links with ...
Ladakh is one of the highest land in the world. The altitudes of the major inhabited areas in the region vary fro 8,787 ft. in Kargil district to around 20,000 ft. in some places in Chang-Thang sub-division of Leh district. High altitude climate is notorious for its extremes. The raging duststorms on summer afternoons, seldom cloudy an unexpected snowfall are the uniqueness of this region. Ladakh, though, difficult part for the researches yet there is urgent need ...
This meritorious study, in two parts, only one of its kind, is a valuable addition to a few, chosen books on Ladakh, the loftiest and remotest region in India. The author in one part and the contributors in the other have very extensively dealt with all the aspects of the subject from history and tradition to culture and heritage to the modern day state of affairs in the region. The study has a particular emphasis on trade, commerce and Ladakh’s links with ...
Ladakh: A Trans-Himalayan region of J&K State is rugged and mountainous but represents a unique eco-system and harbours diverse, beautiful and rich culture. The region remain isolated for centuries, thus been preserved the typical geography, art, architecture, lifestyle and tradition. In 1974, Ladakh was opened for foreigners. Tourism and related activities have been increased accordingly. State and Central Governments also started to implement various plans ...
Lamayuru monastery is situated in between Bodhkharbu and Kha-la-che along the Leh Srinagar road, on a steepy rock mountain. Even before the advent of Buddhsim, it was a well established (Bon) shrine. The Monastery had attained popular regardful attention throughout Ladakh, In the eleventh century A.D. Naropa came here and meditated in a cave, whose identity is preserved in New Dukhang of the Monastery. Soon after, Rinchen-bzang-po came here and established five ...
During 16th century A.D. King Jamyang Namgyal invited Lama Denma Kunga Trakpa is Ladakh, who later decided to establish a monastery according to Drigung Kargyu pa order. King agreed and gave his full assistance. Lama Denma selected land in Phyang village and with the help of King Jamyang Namgyal he started construction work. Initially he faced financial crises, so king bequeathed three regions viz., Shyang Sgamang and Lamayuru to him. Therefore, Lamayuru ...
Ladakh, isolated for centuries, therefore, preserved unique historical monuments and cultural heritage. Recent post fast development activities and tourism in Ladakh have created alarming situation. Hence, we need to imply sustainable development policy, so that besides others we can be able to preserve our rich heritage. This book is an attempt to tell the monastic history of the Buddhist Monasteries and the alarming situation of migratory birds. This work will ...
Ladakh is one of the remote region of Jammu & Kashmir State in India. Its people were negelected in the past due to the inaccessible terrain and inhospitable climatic conditions. However, Buddhist Yogis (Tib. Rnal-byor-pas-rGod-tsang-pa, stag0tsang-ras-pa etc. Indian Acharyas-Padmasambhava and Naropa and Rinpoches of Geluk, Saskya, Nyingma and Ka'gyud tradition have made their valuable contribution for the preservation of Buddhist culture ...