NEW BOOK> Himalayan Nature and Tibetan Buddhist Culture In

H-Buddhism NEW BOOK> Himalayan Nature and Tibetan Buddhist Culture in Arunachal Pradesh: A Study of Monpa by Mizuno and Tenpa

Discussion published by Lobsang Tenpa on Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Dear Colleagues in Tibetan Buddhist and Himalayan Studies:

We would like to announce that our book, "Himalayan Nature and Tibetan Buddhist Culture in Arunachal Pradesh: A Study of Monpa," is published and released by the Springer publisher since 16.06.2015. It is total of 196 pages, x, with ISBN 978-4-431-55492-9.

Authors: Mizuno, Kazuharu, Tenpa, Lobsang

Following is the description and its Table of Contents.

Our co-authored book is first to systematically describe the formation and historical changes of the Monpa people’s area (Monyul) through its nature, society, culture, religion, agriculture and historically deep ties with Bhutan, Tibet and the Tibetan Buddhist faith. The book focuses on the western most part of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, which is located in the northeastern part of India, surrounded by the borders of Assam, Bhutan, and Tibet (China). As there are not many academically researched works on the region, our book serves as an essential guide for anyone who would like to learn about a unique geographical area of Monpa and its people.

Table of Contents:

Preface v

Acknowledgements ix

About the Authors xiii

Chapter 1: Nature, Society, and People in Monyul (Monpa Area). 1 Chapter 2: Immigration of a Prince from Tibet to Monyul and the Establishment of a Clan. 13 Chapter 3: Taxation by the Tibetan Authorities and the Formation of Other Dzong Fortresses. 31

Chapter 4: Tibetan Buddhism, Bon, and Animism. 57

Column 1. Development of Arunachal Pradesh and the Chinese Invasion. 106 Column 2. Land Ownership and Taxes. 108

Chapter 5: Forests in Monyul: Distribution and Management. 113 Chapter 6: Yak [g.yag] Grazing System and Communities of Pastoral People. 131 Chapter 7: Distribution of Farmland and Agricultural Communities. 147

Citation: Lobsang Tenpa. NEW BOOK> Himalayan Nature and Tibetan Buddhist Culture in Arunachal Pradesh: A Study of Monpa by Mizuno and Tenpa. H-Buddhism. 06-23-2015. https://networks.h-net.org/node/6060/discussions/73169/new-book-himalayan-nature-and-tibetan-buddhist-culture-arunachal Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. 1 H-Buddhism

Glossary 173 Index 189

Please follow the link to purchase and recommend for your university's library. (http://www.springer.com/gp/book/9784431554912#otherVersion=9784431554912).

Best Wishes,

Lobsang Tenpa PhD Candidate at University of Leipzig, Lehrauftrag at University of Leipzig

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NEW BOOK> Himalayan Nature and Tibetan Buddhist Culture In