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The pha-spun of Ladakh
Tibetan Studies in Honour of Hugh Richardson: Proceedings of the International Seminar on Tibetan Studies, Oxford, 1979
Format: Conference Paper
Publication Date: 1980-01
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House PVT LTD
Place of Publication: New Delhi
Pages: 53-58
Sources ID: 123146
Visibility: Public (group default)
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The article looks at the papün (pha spun) of Ladakh folk religion. "Papün" means "brothers of the same father," and refers to a type of familial decision-making organization within the communities. (Mark Premo-Hopkins 2004-04-09)

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International Association of Tibetan Studies