This book argues for the central role played by absorption in the functioning of the human mind. The importance of absorption makes itself felt in different ways; the two studies combined in this book concentrate on two of them. The first study, 'The Symbolic Mind', argues that, largely as a result of language acquisition, humans have two levels of cognition, which in normal circumstances are simultaneously active. Absorption is a (or the) means to circumvent some, perhaps all, of the associations that characterize one of these two levels of cognition, resulting in what is sometimes referred to as mysitcal experience, but which is not confined to mysticism and plays a role in various "religious" phenomena, and elsewhere. In the second st...
Publisher description: As David White explains in the Introduction to Tantra in Practice, Tantra is an Asian body of beliefs and practices that seeks to channel the divine energy that grounds the universe, in creative and liberating ways. The subsequent chapters reflect the wide geographical and temporal scope of Tantra by examining thirty-six texts from China, India, Japan, Nepal, and Tibet, ranging from the seventh century to the present day, and representing the full range of Tantric experience--Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, and even Islamic. Each text has been chosen and translated, often for the first time, by an international expert in the field who also provides detailed background material. Students of Asian religions and general reader...
The human voice is one of the principal conveyers of social and affective communication. Yet relatively little is known about the neural circuitry that supports the recognition of different vocally expressed emotions. We conducted an FMRI study to examine the brain responses to vocal expressions of anger and happiness, and to test whether specific brain regions showed preferential engagement in the processing of one emotion over the other. We also tested the extent to which simultaneously presented facial expressions of the same or different emotions would enhance brain responses, and to what degree such responses depend on attention towards the vocal expression. Forty healthy individuals were scanned while listening to vocal expressions...
The article attempts to analyze the reason and impact of Indian migration in the Terai of Nepal. It mainly focuses on a historical approach to understand past economic development and the present socio-economic conditions of the Nepal Terai, with special reference to the Indian migration in the area. The article looks at Indian migration in the Terai during different spans of time: after the unification, during the Rana period, during revolution of 1950, and after 1950. The study reveals that Indians were originally invited to settle down in the Nepal Terai. Later, after 1964, it was felt that the Terai was becoming over populated, and the population flow into the region needed to be curtailed not only from hills of Nepal but also from the Indian nationals whose number in Nepal continued to increase. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-01-27)
and the current situation and future prospects. It describes on the Rapti valley development project and planned resettlement program as well as existing flaws in land settlement in Nepal. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-01-27)
This article begins by reviewing the categorization of English as a second language (ESL) and as a foreign language (EFL) and the pedagogy such categorization is supposed to imply. The author tries to show the distinction between the ESL and EFL is ambiguous, and the author argues that the definitions fail to establish the status of English, at least in Nepal. The author tries to show that the pedagogy resulting from this distinction, especially the model question, also remains vague. The article concludes that the recent emphasis on the legitimacy of non-native varieties of English has significant implications for ELT. The author argues that English in Nepal is a case in point. Although Nepal has been presented as an EFL country, it is difficult to establish its status unambiguously. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-01-27)
The article's basic objective is to report on the personality structure of the Gurung, a group traditionally inhabiting the mid-western hill region of Nepal, and to compare the findings with those reported by other investigators in other cultures. 'Modal personality' is a concept developed in the psychological literature on national character and refers to the most frequently occurring and relatively stable personality characteristics and behavioral patterns among the adult members of a specific cultural group. The Rorschach ink blot test, which is widely used in modal personality studies worldwide, was used in the study. The subjects for the study were selected from several groups - Gurung from the western region, the eastern region, and those that have migrated. The article includes a number of tables and diagrammatic representations of data. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-01-28)
The article attempts to analyze the present land use patterns and effects of ecological degradation on land utilization in the Madi valley, Nepal. The article concludes that although the Madi valley is the biggest agricultural area in the Tinau watershed, which is ideal for paddy production, is not cultivated all the year round. The two main problems for agricultural land use in the Madi valley are drought and flood. That means provision of proper irrigation and conservation of water through scientific management is needed, and proper drainage and flood control measures are required. The article includes two maps. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-01-28)
The article describes the political history of Gulmi Rajya. Gulmi was one of the states within the Chaubisi rajya. It discusses the Kings of Gulmi on the basis of ancient material. It includes ancient historical materials, such as abhilekhs related with Gulmi. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-01-28)
The article discusses the King Kalyan Singh of Bajhang's copper inscription. Bajhang was one of the states where King Narbhupal Shah was defeated. King Kalyan Singh was a popular king of Bajhang and this article discusses the copper inscription dated Sake 1656, i.e., 1791 B.S. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-01-28)
This is the Collected Works of Gampopa Sönam Rinchen (1079-1153), the founder of the Dakpo Kagyü order. This edition was reprinted from a Lahuli manuscript. It was reproduced from a manuscript reflecting the tradition of the Daklha Gampo (Dwags lha sgam po) redaction prepared through the efforts of Chenna Sönam Lhündrup (Spyan sna bsod nams lhun grub) from the Hemis monastery in Ladakh.
The Beautiful, Elegant Exoteric Dharma Teachings Composed by Gönpo Da Ö Zhönnu (Mgon po zla 'od gzhon nus mdzad pa'i tshogs chos legs mdzes ma) is contained in the Collected Works of Gampopa Sönam Rinchen (1079-1153), the founder of the Dakpo Kagyü order. This edition was reprinted from a Lahuli manuscript. It was reproduced from a manuscript reflecting the tradition of the Daklha Gampo (Dwags lha sgam po) redaction prepared through the efforts of Chenna Sönam Lhündrup (Spyan sna bsod nams lhun grub) from the Hemis monastery in Ladakh.
The Collected Tantras of the Ancient Ones (Rnying ma rgyud ‘bum) is an important collection of esoteric scriptures canonical to the Nyingma Order. Manuscripts from which this collection was printed were found at the monastery of Tsamdrak in western Bhutan. This edition comprises 46 volumes and was probably calligraphed in the 18th century.
The Tantra of Self-Blazing Wisdom, the Precious Perfection (Rin chen rdzogs pa ye shes rang 'bar ba'i rgyud) is contained in The Collected Tantras of the Ancient Ones (Rnying ma rgyud ‘bum). Manuscripts from which this collection was printed were found at the monastery of Tsamdrak in western Bhutan. This edition comprises 46 volumes and was probably calligraphed in the 18th century.
The Flower Ornament: A Poetic Treatise (Tshig su bcad pa'i bstan bcos me tog gi rgyan) is contained in the Miscellaneous Writings of Longchenpa. This edition of Miscellaneous Writings was reproduced from the xylographic prints from the Dégé (Sde dge) blocks at the order of Dilgo Khyentsé Rinpoché.
A review by Nathan Katz of Kelsang Gyatso, Meaningful to Behold.
A review by Françoise Pommaret-Imaeda of M. Aris, Views of Medieval Bhutan.
A review by János Szerb of A. Chand, Tibet: Past and Present.
A short review by Michael Oppitz of Martin Brauen, Feste in Ladakh, and Eva Dargay and Ulrich Gruber, Ladakh – Innenansicht eines Landes.
A short review of Siegfried Lienhard, Die Legende vom Prinzen Viśvantara. Eine nepalesische Bildrolle aus der Sammlung des Museums für indische Kunst Berlin..
A short review of Robert Rieffel, Avec Zimba Le Sherpa.
A review by Nathan Katz of E. Bernbaum, The Way to Shambhala
This is a review by Barbara Nimri Aziz of Broughton Coburn, Nepali Aama : Portrait of a Nepalese Hill Woman.
A Tibetan-Tibetan grammatical treatise written in 1536. Ca. 15 folios. (Michael Walter and Manfred Taube 2006-05-15, revised by Bill McGrath 2008-01-03)
A Tibetan-Tibetan grammatical treatise written in 1536. Ca. 15 folios. (Michael Walter and Manfred Taube 2006-05-15, revised by Bill McGrath 2008-01-03)
A Tibetan-English translation of Parfinovic's Tibetskij Pishmennyj Jazyk. (Michael Walter and Manfred Taube 2006-05-15, revised by Bill McGrath 2008-01-03)
A Tibetan-Mongolian (Mongolian script) dictionary in order of the Tibetan alphabet. (Michael Walter and Manfred Taube 2006-05-15, revised by Bill McGrath 2008-01-03)
A place name directory for Ma'erkang (Tib. 'bar khams) county, in Aba prefecture, Sichuan province, China. The book has several sections of narrative introductions to different aspects of the county followed by lists of place names (names are given in Chinese characters, Tibetan, and pinyin) divided into sections by the districts and communes. Names of prominent natural features, cultural and historic sites, and other significant features are also listed in their own separate sections. (Ben Deitle 2009-06-22)
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