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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... particularly in Northwest India , have been converted to a modernist form of Buddhism , initially under the influ- ence of the great Dalit leader Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar ( 1891-1956 ) . The Eastern region of the contemporary Buddhist ...
... particularly in Northwest India , have been converted to a modernist form of Buddhism , initially under the influ- ence of the great Dalit leader Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar ( 1891-1956 ) . The Eastern region of the contemporary Buddhist ...
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... particularly the countries where Theravada Buddhism is practised , where the role of monk or bhikkhu is central and unchal- lenged . At the same time , the dominant Gelukpa tradition places great importance on celibacy in general , and ...
... particularly the countries where Theravada Buddhism is practised , where the role of monk or bhikkhu is central and unchal- lenged . At the same time , the dominant Gelukpa tradition places great importance on celibacy in general , and ...
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... particularly since the tolerance of the government of the People's Republic of China towards religious expressions of any kind , particularly when linked to claims of cultural and political autonomy , remains limited . The departure ...
... particularly since the tolerance of the government of the People's Republic of China towards religious expressions of any kind , particularly when linked to claims of cultural and political autonomy , remains limited . The departure ...
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Tantric teachings | 4 |
The development of Buddhism in Tibet | 24 |
Sūtra teachings | 44 |
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