Introducing Tibetan BuddhismRoutledge, 2012 - 280 sider "Introducing Tibetan Buddhism is the ideal starting point for students wishing to undertake a comprehensive study of Tibetan religion. This lively introduction covers the whole spectrum of Tibetan religious history, from early figures and the development of the old and new schools of Buddhism to the spread and influence of Tibetan Buddhism throughout the world. Geoffrey Samuel covers the key schools and traditions, as well as Bon, and bodies of textual material, including the writings of major lamas. He explores aspects such as the path to liberation through Sutra and Tantra teachings, philosophy, ethics, ritual, and issues of gender and national identity. Illustrated throughout, the book includes a chronology, glossary, pronunciation guide, summaries, discussion questions and recommendations for further reading to aid students' understanding and revision"-- Provided by publisher |
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... gods , and village communities and monasteries also make such offerings . Aristocratic families often have legends of descent from the gods , and all families have inherited links to specific regional gods . It seems likely that at an ...
... gods , and village communities and monasteries also make such offerings . Aristocratic families often have legends of descent from the gods , and all families have inherited links to specific regional gods . It seems likely that at an ...
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... gods and their spirit - mediums , nor for the most part ( as in Japan ) did pre - Buddhist moun- tain gods become redefined as specifically Buddhist deities . What happened instead was that the Buddhist ritual specialists ( lamas – the ...
... gods and their spirit - mediums , nor for the most part ( as in Japan ) did pre - Buddhist moun- tain gods become redefined as specifically Buddhist deities . What happened instead was that the Buddhist ritual specialists ( lamas – the ...
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... gods associated with each person . Lists vary but they typically include the god of the region ( yül lha ) , the god of the father or lineage , god of the mother or home , and warrior god ( drabla ) . They are sometimes thought of as ...
... gods associated with each person . Lists vary but they typically include the god of the region ( yül lha ) , the god of the father or lineage , god of the mother or home , and warrior god ( drabla ) . They are sometimes thought of as ...
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Tantric teachings | 4 |
The development of Buddhism in Tibet | 24 |
Sūtra teachings | 44 |
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