Prelude Long ago, in the southern part of India, there were two kingdoms called the Northern Abode of Prosperity and the Southern Abode of Racial Purity. The Southern Kingdom came to be ruled by a despotic... 

Historical Background This opera is based on the legendary Indian play Shakuntala, written by Kalidas. It was believed that the first translation into Tibetan in the eighth century was by Vairocana and... 

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Background Drowa Sangmo is one of Tibet’s most popular stories for young and old alike. It encompasses early Tibetan folklore, history and the introduction of Buddhism. Tibetans especially love the story... 

Prelude In the District of Gyantse, Tsang province, south-western Tibet lived a good peasant family of Phehue Nangba. The father of the family, Kusang Dechen and his wife Yansa Sedon were getting quite...