Sensory Biographies: Lives and Deaths among Nepal's Yolmo Buddhists
In Sensory Biographies, Robert R. R. Desjarlais presents an ethnographic exploration of how Nepal's Yolmo Buddhists experience life and death through their senses. The book uncovers the sensory underpinnings of personal narratives, spiritual practices, and the transitions between existence and beyond in this vibrant Himalayan culture.
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Sensory Biographies delves into the lives and deaths of Nepal's Yolmo Buddhists, emphasizing the role of sensory experiences in their cultural and spiritual narratives.
Author Robert R. R. Desjarlais examines how touch, sound, sight, and other senses influence the ways individuals perceive and recount their existence within this Himalayan community.
The work highlights the interplay between sensory perceptions and Buddhist philosophies, offering insights into how Yolmo people navigate transitions from life to death.
Through detailed ethnographic observations, the book illustrates the profound sensory foundations of personal and collective identities among these practitioners.
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