A leading writer and researcher on Tibet; Sam van Schaik offers an accessible and authoritative introduction to Tibetan Buddhism by examining its key texts; from its origins in the eighth century to teachings practiced across the world today. In addition to demonstrating its richness and historical importance; van Schaik’s fresh translations of and introductions to each text provide a comprehensive overview of Tibetan Buddhism’s most popular teachings and concepts—including rebirth; compassion; mindfulness; tantric deities; and the graduated path—and discusses how each is put into practice. The book unfolds chronologically; conveying a sense of this thousand-year-old tradition’s progress and evolution. Under the spiritual leadership of the Dalai Lama; Tibetan Buddhism has an estimated ten to twenty million adherents worldwide. Written for those new to the topic; but also useful to seasoned Buddhist practitioners and students; this much-needed anthological introduction provides the deepest understanding of the key writings currently available.
#600881 in Books imusti 2015-02-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.00 x 6.12l; .0 #File Name: 0300187548288 pagesYale University Press
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