Bibliograph

Tibetan Buddhism, a very short introduction, Matthew T. Kapstein

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Tibetan Buddhism, a very short introduction, Matthew T. Kapstein

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Tibetan Buddhism

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

828834208

Responsibility statement

Matthew T. Kapstein

Series statement

Very short introductions, 373

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

"A splendidly lucid and insightful account of Tibetan Buddhism. The book surveys the full spectrum of religious ideas, culture, and practices, from everyday ritual to rarified philosophical doctrine and yogic states, all situated in their historical contexts and studded with clarifying charts and choice excerpts from the original texts. The perfect overview for layman and specialist alike."--Janet Gyatso, Hershey Professor of Buddhist Studies, The Divinity School, Harvard University

Table Of Contents

The world of gods, demons, and men -- Sources of Tibetan religious traditions -- The growth of the orders and schools -- Spiritual exercise and the path of the bodhisattva -- Philosophical developments and disputes -- Enlightenment in this very body -- When this life ends -- Tibetan Buddhism today

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