Tibet House, New Delhi, is pleased to announce a lecture exploring the history, development, and contemporary presence of Bon as a distinct religious tradition within the Tibetan cultural world. The lecture will examine traditional Bonpo accounts of its origins alongside perspectives from Western scholarship, while tracing the development of Yungdrung Bon from the seventh century onward and its evolving relationship with Buddhism. It will also highlight the historical significance of major Bon institutions, including Yeru Wensakha, Menri, and Yungdrung Ling Monasteries.
Last date of registration: Thursday, 29th October by 12:00 PM (IST).
