Western Tibet: 1 definition
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Western Tibet means something in 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.
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India history and geography
Western Tibet and central Tibet was gradually populated by the Bodha tribe of India. Western Tibet emerged as the kingdom of Zhang Zhung after Mahabharata era and the central Tibet came to be known as Bodh or Bod. The word “Bodh” became “Bhota” in Prakrit and “Bhautta” in later Sanskrit literature. Evidently, Tibet and Bhutan names derived from the Prakrit word “Bhota”.
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)
Full-text (+0): Zhang Zhung, Central Tibet, Rupati, Guge, Gu ge wang chao, Triwer Sergyi Jyaruchan, Lig-myi-rhya, Gu ge wang guo, Vishvadaka, Atisha, Nyatri Tsenpo, Bodha, Drukpa, Tonpa Shenrab, Bon, Tong qin, Ou wen fu shu zhi er.
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Search found 24 books and stories containing Western Tibet; (plurals include: Western Tibets). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kailash: Journal of Himalayan Studies
Works on Lahaul and Spiti < [Volume 2, Number 1-2 (1974)]
Part 3 - The history of Thag (Thagkubcan) < [A History of the Thak Khola Valley, Nepal]
Part 12 - The Khasa Malla Dynasty of The Karnali Basin < [Ancient and Medieval Nepal (Part 2)]
Tibet (Myth, Religion and History) (by Tsewang Gyalpo Arya)
2. Geographical Extent of Zhangzhung < [Chapter 2 - Zhangzhung Civilization]
1. Zhangzhung Civilization (introduction) < [Chapter 2 - Zhangzhung Civilization]
4. Buddhist renaissance; bsTanpa Phyi dar < [Chapter 7 - Buddhism in Tibet]
The Way of the White Clouds (by Anāgarika Lāma Govinda)
Chapter 32 - New Beginnings: 'Ajo Rimpoché' < [Part 3 - Death and Rebirth]
Chapter 13 - An Awakening and a Glimpse into the Future < [Part 1 - Three Visions]
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
73. Cardamine pratensis, Linn. < [Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (mustards family)]
Complete works of Swami Abhedananda (by Swami Prajnanananda)
Chapter 10 - Lamaism in Tibet < [Discourse 7 - Thoughts on Sankhya Buddhism and Vedanta]
Rivers in Ancient India (study) (by Archana Sarma)
5. The river Sindhu and its present status < [Chapter 6 - Changing trends of the Rivers from Vedic to Purāṇic Age]
6. The river Vipāṭ (Beas) and the Śutudrī (Sutlej) and its present status < [Chapter 6 - Changing trends of the Rivers from Vedic to Purāṇic Age]