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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Side 45
... samsara ( in Sanskrit ; korwa in Tibetan ) . For Buddhists , our involvement in this process is the funda- mental problem of human existence . Samsara is characterized by suffering , which is caused in its turn by desire , hatred and ...
... samsara ( in Sanskrit ; korwa in Tibetan ) . For Buddhists , our involvement in this process is the funda- mental problem of human existence . Samsara is characterized by suffering , which is caused in its turn by desire , hatred and ...
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... samsāra and is concerned only for himself or herself . Such a person is at best motivated by the desire to avoid suffering in a future life . The middle type of person has rejected samsāra , but is still selfishly moti- vated . This ...
... samsāra and is concerned only for himself or herself . Such a person is at best motivated by the desire to avoid suffering in a future life . The middle type of person has rejected samsāra , but is still selfishly moti- vated . This ...
Side 58
... samsara in general The consequent need to become purified from grasping at the self and develop the triple training ( śīla , samādhi and prajñā ) in order to escape from samsāra . Highest type of person • • • Methods for the development ...
... samsara in general The consequent need to become purified from grasping at the self and develop the triple training ( śīla , samādhi and prajñā ) in order to escape from samsāra . Highest type of person • • • Methods for the development ...
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Tantric teachings | 4 |
The development of Buddhism in Tibet | 24 |
Sūtra teachings | 44 |
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