Tibetan Manuscript Systems

The book approaches this topic by first providing historical and cultural context of ancient Tibet. It then delves into the materials and methods used in manuscript production, the training and social roles of scribes, and the organizational structures employed to manage textual materials. By examining monastic records and administrative documents, the book reveals how these systems were integral to the transmission of Tibetan Buddhism and statecraft, offering a unique case study in knowledge management within a pre-modern society and connecting to broader fields like history of the book and archival science.