3.2. Monastery as Community Hub

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a Guntha?

   Hint

   Think about units of area in your local understanding.

2. 2.

   Why are monasteries important in Tibetan settlements?

   Hint

   Consider what spaces bring people together.

3. 3.

   What is a Guntha?

   • A type of Tibetan art
   • A unit of area
   • A religious ceremony

   Hint

   Think of a unit of measurement used in specific contexts.

4. 4.

   Monasteries in Tibetan communities serve as what?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall what role monasteries play in gatherings.

5. 5.

   Discuss how urban morphology in Bylakuppe reflects the socio-cultural aspects of Tibetan communities.

   Hint

   Consider how layout influences daily interactions.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the transformation in Tibetan settlement patterns from the 1960s to present and its impact on social structures.

   Hint

   Reflect on both historical and modern perspectives.