The Changes of Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in the Past Half Century -- A Case Study of Drepung Monastery

摘要

The most unique characteristic of Tibetan society has been the prevailing domination of Tibetan Buddhism for centuries and its regime combining administration and religion. As Melvyn Goldstein said, ＂Buddhism has played a central role in Tibetan society, defining morality and the fundamental meaning of existence throuzh its core notions of karma,