2006 The Tibetan understanding of karman By Bettina Zeisler

https://www.academia.edu/6922322/2006_The_Tibetan_understanding_of_karman?email_work_card=title This paper examines the complexities of interpreting the Sanskrit term 'karman' within the context of Tibetan language and grammar. It critiques the assumption that the Tibetan understanding of karman aligns strictly with Indo-European syntactic categories, specifically the direct object. Through an analysis of linguistic features, the paper argues for a re-evaluation of the role of karman in Tibetan, emphasizing its multiple functions and the need for a deeper understanding of Tibetan syntactic and semantic frameworks.