Himalayan Crossroads

Himalayan Crossroads
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Welcome to the podcast series on the youngest, tallest, and the most dynamic mountain range in the world.

Episodes

  1. Mar 24

    S1E4 Picturesque Peaks: Visual Aesthetics of the Himalaya

    Our fourth episode features Dr Sandeep Banerjee, associate professor of Global Anglophone and World Literature at McGill University. Join us to learn about his ongoing research on colonial representations of the most militarized mountain range in the world.Pena music by Marjing Mayanglambam

    57 min

  2. Jan 7

    S1E3 A Lama's Life across Borders: Chödrup Gyatso in Tibet, Nepal, and China

    Our third episode features Dr Lara Braitstein, Associate Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhism at McGill University. Join us to learn about her on-going research around the life of the tenth Shamarpa, Chödrup Gyatso, a Tibetan Lama who played a complex role in the fraught relations between Tibet, Nepal, and China in the late eighteenth century. Pena music by Marjing Mayanglambam

    39 min

  3. 12/04/2025

    S1E2 Voices from the Himalaya: Shabkar's Legacy

    Our second episode features Dr Rachel H. Pang, Associate Professor at Davidson College, North Carolina. Join us to discuss her book, Singer of the Land of Snows: Shabkar, Buddhism, and Tibetan National Identity (University of Virginia Press, 2024). The book focuses on Shabkar Tsokdruk Rangdrol (1781–1851), a renowned yogi and poet, who developed a vision of Tibet as a Buddhist “imagined community” through his autobiography and songs. Snippets of our conversation highlight Shabkar’s concept of Tibet and the centrality of Buddhism in his articulations. Pena music by Marjing Mayanglambam

    35 min

  4. 09/17/2025

    S1E1: New Beginnings

    Join us to know about the “Third Pole” of the world that spans across nine modern nation states, including Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. The first episode introduces our hosts as they discuss key terms, perceptions, and ideas about the Himalayan region. Pena music by Marjing Mayanglambam

    25 min

  5. Season 1 Trailer

    Trailer 2: Mountains and Mythologies

    Join us to explore the pivotal role of the Himalaya in Asian histories, arts, and cultures. Pena Music by Marjing Mayanglambam

    1 min

  6. Season 1 Trailer

    Trailer: Mountains and Mythologies

    If you are curious about the Himalayas, follow us along as we converse with experts about the enduring allure of the mighty fold mountains. Pena Music by Marjing Mayanglambam Edited by Sainico Ningthoujam

    2 min

Trailers

About

Welcome to the podcast series on the youngest, tallest, and the most dynamic mountain range in the world.

Information

  • Creator
    Himalayan Crossroads
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Himalayan Crossroads
  • Show Website
    Himalayan Crossroads