Geoffrey Samuel
Introducing Tibetan Buddhism
Gebonden Engels 2012 9780415456647Levertijd ± 11 werkdagen
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Samenvatting
This lively introduction is the ideal starting point for students wishing to undertake a comprehensive study of Tibetan religion. It covers the development and influence of Tibetan Buddhism and the key schools and traditions, including Bon. Geoffrey Samuel helps students get to grips with a complex set of beliefs and practices and provides a clear sense of the historical, cultural and textual background. Important contemporary issues such as gender, national identity and Tibetan Buddhism in the world today are also addressed. Illustrated throughout, the book includes a chronology, glossary, pronunciation guide, summaries, discussion questions and suggestions for further reading that will aid understanding and revision.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780415456647
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Gebonden
Aantal pagina's:296
Uitgever:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Serie:World Religions
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Inhoudsopgave
List of Figures. Chronology. Language and Pronunciation Guide 1. Background 2. The Development of Buddhism in Tibet 3. Tibetan Buddhism as a Path to Liberation: I. Sūtra Teachings 4. Tibetan Buddhism as a Path to Liberation: II. Tantric Teachings 5. Tibetan Buddhism as a System of Knowledge 6. Ethics and Tibetan Buddhism 7. Lamas and Lay Practitioners, Monasteries and Temples 8. Tibetan Buddhism as Practical Religion 9. Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan Identity 10. Tibetan Buddhism, Women and Gender 11. The Bon Religion of Tibet: Pre-Buddhist Survival or Variant Form of Buddhism? 12. Tibetan Buddhism Today and Tomorrow. Appendix: Some Important Lamas. Glossary. Index
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