About the Book: Gompas in Traditional Tibetan Society
The book, which focuses on Buddhist monasteries, begins with a survey of the
gompas Indian origins, their hierarchy, then examines their rules and rituals,
role of the llamas, office of the abbot and other positions of authority, and
recruitment and initiation of novices. The book, with an elaborate index and a
glossary of Indic terms, will be a valuable reference work for scholars and
researchers.