Purity and Fortune in Phug sde Village Rituals

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Tibetan concepts of gtsang ma (purity) in Phug sde Village (Bla brang Township, Xiahe 夏河 County, Gannan 甘南 Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu 甘肃 Province) are described. The role of purity in manipulating rten 'brel (fortune) during village rituals is explored, showing the centrality of purity in Phug sde village life. 

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Purity and Fortune in Phug sde Village Rituals

TitlePurity and Fortune in Phug sde Village Rituals
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsSa mtsho skyid, and Gerald Roche
JournalAsian Highlands Perspectives
Volume010
Pagination231-284
Date Published09/2011
ISSN1925-6329
Other NumbersLibrary of Congress Control Number: 2008944256
Sort Order010
Citation Keyplacul1282
Project: 
Asian Highlands Perspectives