1. Sonam Choden Nar Bahadur Bhandari Degree College, India.
2. Sandhya Thapa Sikkim University, India.
3. Yumnam Surjyajeevan Sikkim Manipal University, India.
關鍵詞
Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre (RDCC); Lamaist Buddhism; Tibetans; migration; Kagyupa
摘要
The post-1959 migration of Tibetans due to Chinese incursion in Tibet impelled them to seek refuge in many countries. Due to socio-cultural, historical and religious ties between Sikkim and Tibetan for centuries and also due to geographical proximity, Sikkim was one of the most desired destinations. Based on the study of Tibetan settlement of Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, the largest monastery of Karma Kagyu Lineage in Sikkim, the article is an attempt to make an exploratory study to enquire the process of migration and socio-economic adaptation faced by the migrant Tibetan communities of Rumtek. By revisiting historical references and comparative evaluation of the field carried out in two phases, the article is a sociological exploration to examine the changes and challenges faced by the community.
目次
Abstract 385 Keywords 385 Introduction 385 Conceptual Framework of the Study 387 Tibetans in the Backdrop of Sikkimese History 389 Post-1959 Tibetan Migration in Sikkim 390 Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre: A Brief Historical Backdrop 390 Daamang: The Monk’s Community 392 Mimang The Community of Lay People 392 Administrative System 393 Social Organisation 393 Socio-Economic Profile of Tibetans of RDCC 394 Marriage Pattern 394 Occupation and Livelihood Pattern 395 Educational Status 395 Language and Culture 396 Social Interactions with the Local Community 397 Field Revisited: Changing Trend and Challenges 397 Discussion 399 Notes 400 References 400
