David B. Gray: The Buddhist Tantras: A Guide
The Buddhist Tantras: A Guide
Buch
- Saunders College Publishing, 10/2023
- Einband: Gebunden
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-13: 9780197623831
- Bestellnummer: 11482490
- Umfang: 288 Seiten
- Erscheinungstermin: 10.10.2023
- Serie: Guides to Sacred Texts
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The tantric Buddhist traditions emerged in India beginning in the seventh century CE and flourished there until the demise of Buddhism in India circa the fifteenth century. Over the past twenty years there has been considerable growth in the study of tantras as well as translations of these works into Western languages. This volume provides a detailed introduction to the Buddhist tantras. It addresses their development in India, their dissemination to Central, East and Southeast Asia, and their reception in these contexts. It introduces the key teachings in the tantras, as well as the history of their interpretation, and their connection to traditions of ritual, and contemplative practices. David B. Gray
The Buddhist Tantras: A Guide
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