00000nam a22000008i 4500 20260913094609.0 260918s2010 ii 00 0 eng d 9789350180051 2010308938 Armugaan Hajazi Lamahood : A Sociological Study of Young Lamas of Leh / Armugaan Hajazi. New Delhi Readworthy Press Corporation 2010. Lamaism is not a separate religion; it is the name coined to distinguish the Buddhism of mainland India from the Buddhism practised by the Lamas, who are the high priests of monasteries in Tibet and Ladakh. This book presents a sociological study of the young Lamas, with special reference to Leh. Tracing the genesis of Buddhism in India and its spread to Ladakh and Leh, it analyzes the factors that led to the emergence of Lamaism. It examines the position, aspirations, upbringing and psycho-physical strains of the young Lamas, along with the organization and functioning of the monasteries. It also discusses in detail the nature of relationship between the monastery and the laity. Buddhism--India--Ladākh. Buddhism and social problems--India--Ladākh. Lamas--India--Ladākh. Buddhist youth--Religious life--India--Ladākh. Monastic and religious life (Buddhism)--India--Ladākh. SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General bisacsh