China makes significant progress in Tibetological studies- People's Daily Online

China makes significant progress in Tibetological studies

08:54, May 05, 2011

China's Tibetologcial studies have made tremendous progress in five key aspects, including talent training, classification of ancient books, historical studies, research methodologies and reference book compilation in the past 60 years, Tibet's Academy of Social Sciences says.

In talent training, specialties on Tibetological studies have been established to nurture professional talents in major universities including Minzu University of China and Tibet University, etc.

Meanwhile, professional institutions have been set up including Tibetology Research Center of China and Academy of Social Sciences of Tibet. Up to date, China has over 50 institutions engaged in Tibetological studies and more than 30 related publications.

In excavation and classification of ancient books, many ancient documents and materials have been saved, classified, mended and studied. Rare books, unique copies as well as invaluable manuscripts have been well protected.

In historical studies, researchers have developed a distinctive way of exploring, analyzing and summarizing Tibetan historical materials more objectively. Also, developed disquisitive methodologies such as Marxist philosophy and approaches of scientific research have been applied in the research. The publication of a batch of reference books indicates the prosperity of the Tibetological studies in China, such as "Tibetan-Han Dictionary" and "Donggar Tibetology Dictionary".

"After 60 years of development, modern Tibetology has comprehensively inherited the fruits of traditional Tibetological studies, also made breakthrough by applying certain modern scientific theory," said Drongbu Tsering Dorje, director of the contemporary institute of Tibet's Academy of Social Sciences.

Dorje said: "It has developed into a comprehensive discipline involving overall studies of the Tibetan society, ranging from politics, economy, nationality, religion, philosophy, archaeology, medicine and process engineering."

From: China Tibet Online