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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... chapter This is the second of two chapters discussing the techniques and approaches within Tibetan Buddhism for attaining Buddhahood or Enlightenment , the central goal of the Buddhist tradition . This chapter discusses the Tantric ...
... chapter This is the second of two chapters discussing the techniques and approaches within Tibetan Buddhism for attaining Buddhahood or Enlightenment , the central goal of the Buddhist tradition . This chapter discusses the Tantric ...
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Geoffrey Samuel. 6 Ethics and Tibetan Buddhism In this chapter This chapter discusses the questions of ethics and morality in Tibetan societies . Buddhism itself provides a thorough basis for lay morality , but in practice the rela ...
Geoffrey Samuel. 6 Ethics and Tibetan Buddhism In this chapter This chapter discusses the questions of ethics and morality in Tibetan societies . Buddhism itself provides a thorough basis for lay morality , but in practice the rela ...
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Geoffrey Samuel. 7 Lamas and other religious practitioners In this chapter This chapter is concerned with the various religious practitioners who keep Tibetan Buddhism in operation as a functioning religion . Much of the chapter deals ...
Geoffrey Samuel. 7 Lamas and other religious practitioners In this chapter This chapter is concerned with the various religious practitioners who keep Tibetan Buddhism in operation as a functioning religion . Much of the chapter deals ...
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The development of Buddhism in Tibet | 26 |
Sūtra teachings | 44 |
Tantric teachings | 65 |
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