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<p>The text examines the importance of folk songs in the Ladakh region of the Indian Himalayas. Handed down through oral tradition, these songs are integral parts of social and cultural events such as births, marriages, and festivals of any kind. (Mark Premo-Hopkins 2004-03-02)</p>
<p>This article looks at the effects that the Dogra invasions of Ladakh had on the Buddhist religion in the region. After outlining the difficulties associated with Ladakh's loss of political autonomy, Shakspo discusses the steps taken during the first half of the 20th century to revive Buddhism in the region. (Mark Premo-Hopkins 2004-07-09)</p>
<p>The article traces the spread of Buddhadharma into the region of India known as Ladakh. Ladakh, while part of geographic India is a living repository of Tibetan religious and cultural life. (Mark Premo-Hopkins 2004-03-04)</p>