The Tibet Journal is a quarterly publication of the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA), devoted to the presentation of scholarly and general interest articles on Tibetan culture and civilization by Tibetans and non-Tibetans. Opinions expressed by contributors do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Editorial Board of The Tibet Journal or the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives. Responsibility for views expressed and the accuracy of articles rests entirely with the authors. The editorial board includes: Achok Rinpoche Losang Thupten Trinley, Gyatsho Tshering, Tashi Tsering, Nathan Katz, Bhikkhu Pasadika, Anne-Marie Blondeau, Per Kvaerne and Toni Huber.