3.3. Cultural Practices and Monastic Life

Try these first

1. 1.

   What were the initial housing structures of Tibetan refugees?

   Hint

   Think about the most basic shelter.

2. 2.

   What is monastic life primarily focused on?

   Hint

   Consider its connection to Buddhism.

3. 3.

   What housing type was originally used by Tibetan refugees?

   • Mud houses
   • Tents
   • Brick houses

   Hint

   Think about the simplicity of the first shelter.

4. 4.

   True or False: All generations of Tibetan refugees have maintained the practice of polyandry.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how social practices might change.

5. 5.

   Discuss how Tibetan housing styles can be seen as adaptive responses to environmental changes and social integration.

   Hint

   Consider both geographical and social factors.

6. 6.

   Examine the implications of socio-economic changes on the maintenance of cultural practices within the Tibetan community.

   Hint

   Think about how economic opportunities might influence culture.