What is the state of Tibetan studies today, and how did we get here? In this episode, we dive into the history and current challenges of global Tibetology with insights from Professor Shen Weirong, a leading expert in Tibetan studies. We explore the evolution of Tibetology, from the missionary scholars and pioneers of the 20th century to its golden age in the 1990s and the subsequent decline in Western interest.
Professor Shen reflects on the contributions of figures like Giuseppe Tucci, the influence of post-colonial critique, and how political, social, and cultural trends continue to shape this interdisciplinary field. Why has interest in Tibetan studies waned in the West? How are institutions in China and Europe navigating these shifts? Join us as we uncover the past, present, and potential future of Tibetan studies on a global scale.
- Global Tibetology history
- Tibetan studies in decline
- Western interest in Tibetan studies
- Tibetan Buddhism academic research
- Evolution of Tibetology in China and Europe
- Post-colonial criticism in Tibetan studies
- Giuseppe Tucci and early Tibetologists
- Challenges facing modern Tibetology
- Influence of politics on Tibetan research
- Regional and interdisciplinary Tibetan studies
- Professor Shen Weirong Tibetology insights
- Tibetan studies in Austria and Hungary
- 1990s Tibet craze and its decline
- Western missionary contributions to Tibetology
- Textual studies to regional Tibetan research
- Academic trends in Tibetan studies
- Political impact on Tibetan scholarship
- Decline of Tibetan studies in Western academia
- China’s role in global Tibetan research
- Future of Tibetan studies in humanities and social sciences
- Modern Tibet
- Tibetan Studies
- Modern Tibetan Studies
- Tibet podcast
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