How Long to Read Tibetan Renaissance

How Long Does it Take to Read Tibetan Renaissance?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 20 minutes to read Tibetan Renaissance by Ronald M. Davidson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

How did a society on the edge of collapse and dominated by wandering bands of armed men give way to a vibrant Buddhist culture, led by yogins and scholars? Ronald M. Davidson explores how the translation and spread of esoteric Buddhist texts dramatically shaped Tibetan society and led to its rise as the center of Buddhist culture throughout Asia, replacing India as the perceived source of religious ideology and tradition. During the Tibetan Renaissance (950-1200 C.E.), monks and yogins translated an enormous number of Indian Buddhist texts. They employed the evolving literature and practices of esoteric Buddhism as the basis to reconstruct Tibetan religious, cultural, and political institutions. Many translators achieved the de facto status of feudal lords and while not always loyal to their Buddhist vows, these figures helped solidify political power in the hands of religious authorities and began a process that led to the Dalai Lama's theocracy. Davidson's vivid portraits of the monks, priests, popular preachers, yogins, and aristocratic clans who changed Tibetan society and culture further enhance his perspectives on the tensions and transformations that characterized medieval Tibet.

How long is Tibetan Renaissance?

Tibetan Renaissance by Ronald M. Davidson is 620 pages long, and a total of 155,000 words.

This makes it 209% the length of the average book. It also has 189% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Tibetan Renaissance Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 6 minutes to read Tibetan Renaissance aloud.

What Reading Level is Tibetan Renaissance?

Tibetan Renaissance is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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