Power Objects in Tibetan Buddhism : The Life, Writings, and Legacy of Sokdokpa Lodrö Gyeltsen

In Power Objects in Tibetan Buddhism: The Life, Writings, and Legacy of Sokdokpa Lodro Gyeltsen, James Duncan Gentry explores how objects of power figure in Tibetan Buddhist societies through a study of the life of Sokdokpa Lodro Gyeltsen (1552 1624)." In 'Power Objects in Tibetan Buddhism: The Life, Writings, and Legacy of Sokdokpa Lodro Gyeltsen', James Duncan Gentry explores how objects of power figure in Tibetan religion, society, and polity through a study of the life of the Tibetan Buddhist ritual specialist Sokdokpa Lodrö Gyeltsen (1552-1624) within the broader context of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Tibet. In presenting Sokdokpa's career and legacy, Gentry traces the theme of power objects across a wide spectrum of genres to show how Tibetan Buddhists themselves have theorized about objects of power and implemented them in practice. This study therefore provides a lens into how power objects serve as points of convergence for elite doctrinal discourses, socio-political dynamics, and popular religious practices in Tibetan Buddhist societies In Power Objects in Tibetan Buddhism: The Life, Writings, and Legacy of Sokdokpa Lodrö Gyeltsen , James Duncan Gentry explores how objects of power figure in Tibetan religion, society, and polity through a study of the life of the Tibetan Buddhist ritual specialist Sokdokpa Lodrö Gyeltsen (1552-1624) within the broader context of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Tibet. In presenting Sokdokpa's career and legacy, Gentry traces the theme of power objects across a wide spectrum of genres to show how Tibetan Buddhists themselves have theorized about objects of power and implemented them in practice. This study therefore provides a lens into how power objects serve as points of convergence for elite doctrinal discourses, socio-political dynamics, and popular religious practices in Tibetan Buddhist societies In Power Objects In Tibetan Buddhism: The Life, Writings, And Legacy Of Sokdokpa Lodro Gyeltsen, James Duncan Gentry Explores How Objects Of Power Figure In Tibetan Religion, Society, And Polity Through A Study Of The Life Of The Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Specialist Sokdokpa Lodro Gyeltsen (1552 1624) Within The Broader Context Of Sixteenth- And Seventeenth-century Tibet. In Presenting Sokdokpa S Career And Legacy, Gentry Traces The Theme Of Power Objects Across A Wide Spectrum Of Genres To Show How Tibetan Buddhists Themselves Have Theorized About Objects Of Power And Implemented Them In Practice. This Study Therefore Provides A Lens Into How Power Objects Serve As Points Of Convergence For Elite Doctrinal Discourses, Socio-political Dynamics, And Popular Religious Practices In Tibetan Buddhist Societies.