Themes of the Post Classical Era 600 1450

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Themes of the Post Classical Era, 600 -1450 • • Rise and fragmentation of

Themes of the Post Classical Era, 600 -1450 • • Rise and fragmentation of new states Classical ideas spread to peripheral areas Creation of syncretic religions and cultures Regional and afro-eurasian economic integration • “southerinization” • What internal and external factors linked Tibet to the world?

The Tibetan Salt trade • Why is salt important to Tibetans and their trade

The Tibetan Salt trade • Why is salt important to Tibetans and their trade partners? • Where else did salt link regions to spread culture?

The Horse -Tea route Tea bricks

The Horse -Tea route Tea bricks

Diffusion of Buddhism to Tibet circa 8 th century How did the arrival of

Diffusion of Buddhism to Tibet circa 8 th century How did the arrival of Buddhism change Tibet?

State-building in Tibet, 629 836 Courtesy Dr. Charles Ramble • The Three Great Kings

State-building in Tibet, 629 836 Courtesy Dr. Charles Ramble • The Three Great Kings --Songtsen Gampo (629 -49) united Tibetan kingdoms adopted Sanskrit text also married a Chinese & Indian princesses who promoted Buddhism

State-building in Tibet, 629836 • The Three Great Kings --Trisong Detsen (755 -97) invited

State-building in Tibet, 629836 • The Three Great Kings --Trisong Detsen (755 -97) invited Indian scholars who linked Tibetan kings & history to mythological Indic deities founded 1 st monastery sacked Chang-An, demanded tribute Expelled Chinese Chan scholars --Ralpachen (815 -36) signed treaty with China sponsored translation rules Om mani peme hum

Tibet & contemporaneous states

Tibet & contemporaneous states

State fragmentation--why? • Anti-Buddhist reaction • Ralpachen’s brother reinstated traditional beliefs & is assassinated

State fragmentation--why? • Anti-Buddhist reaction • Ralpachen’s brother reinstated traditional beliefs & is assassinated by a Buddhist monk • Tibet fragmented until 1200 s -monasteries dominate life -Buddhist revival in 1300 s -different “schools”emerge dominated by specific families Tibetan tanka • Compare & Contrast to religious tensions in other states during period

Tibetan Buddhism: a study in syncretism All photos courtesy of Dr. Charles Ramble

Tibetan Buddhism: a study in syncretism All photos courtesy of Dr. Charles Ramble

Tibet and the Mongols • 1207 Genghis Khan sends envoys seeking tribute from Tibet.

Tibet and the Mongols • 1207 Genghis Khan sends envoys seeking tribute from Tibet. • When Tibetans stop paying tribute, Mongols invade • 1247 “priest-patron” relationship established with Sakya lamas (red hats) • Kublai Khan promotes Buddhism and uses lamas to administer Tibet. • 1358 Tibetan revolt ends Mongol rule/ precursor to China’s Red Turban revolt • Civil war / monastic rivalries

Trans-Asian Lamaist Culture w/ Lhasa as center Mongols Persia China Tibet Compare/Contrast Tibet to

Trans-Asian Lamaist Culture w/ Lhasa as center Mongols Persia China Tibet Compare/Contrast Tibet to Timbuktu

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