Purang: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Purang means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Google Books: The Crystal Mirror of Philosophical SystemsPurang refers to one of the “Three Districts” (of Ngari) which are known in Tibetan as mnga' ris skor gsum.—The Three Districts are Gugé, Purang, and Mangyul.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
India history and geography
Source: Wikipedia: India HistoryPurang is a town which serves as the administrative center of Purang County, Ngari Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China. The town lies at an altitude of 3,900m (12,795 feet) in the valley of the Karnali River. [...] To the south are Gurla Mandhata (Mount Namonanyi) and the Abi Gamin ranges. Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash are to the north. This region is the mythological and actual river nexus of the Himalaya with sources of the Indus, Ganges and Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra all within 110 kilometres (70 mi) of Purang.
Purang is also known as Burang or as Puhreng in Tibetan (Tibetan: spu hreng grong rdal), (Nepali: tāklākoṭa).
Purang is an ancient trading post. Indian and Nepali communities residing in the mountainous parts of India and Nepal bordering the Purang county have for many generations conducted trade with Tibetan communities at Purang. [...] Purang is the gateway town for travel to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar to the north. These are important destinations for Bon, Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and even New Age pilgrims. [...] Some historians believe that Tegla kar (Lying Tiger fort) near Purang was built during the Zhangzhung dynasty which was conquered by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo in the early 7th century CE. It became the main fort of the Purang Kingdom, in the 10th century under King Kori, one of the two sons of Tashi Gon, King of the Guge Kingdom.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Puramgol, Puran-kainakku, Purangab, Purangana, Puranka, Purankai, Purankainari, Purankal, Purankalittal, Purankan, Purankappu, Purankatai, Purankattu, Purankaval, Purankotu, Purankurralan, Purankurru, Purankuru.
Full-text: Ginda purang utang, Catikor, Contuvil, Purankaval, Purankatai, Burang, mnga' ris skor gsum, Valipatuteyvam, Taklakot, Mangyul, Guge, Purankurralan, Puhreng, Por-kalattolital, Munkai, Three provinces, Puranilai, Pota, Kara, Karai.
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The Way of the White Clouds (by Anāgarika Lāma Govinda)
Chapter 42 - The Land of the Gods < [Part 4 - Return to Western Tibet]
Chapter 44 - A Bon Monastery < [Part 4 - Return to Western Tibet]