Gathering of Intentions - A History of a Tibetan Tantra

This unique study reads a single Tibetan Buddhist ritual system through the movements of Tibetan history, revealing the social and material dimensions of a seemingly timeless tradition. By subjecting tantric practice to historical analysis, the book offers new insight into the origins of Tibetan Buddhism, the formation of its canon, the emergence of new lineages and ritual traditions, and efforts to revitalize the religion by returning to its mythic origins.

Summary

This unique study reads a single Tibetan Buddhist ritual system through the movements of Tibetan history, revealing the social and material dimensions of a seemingly timeless tradition. By subjecting tantric practice to historical analysis, the book offers new insight into the origins of Tibetan Buddhism, the formation of its canon, the emergence of new lineages and ritual traditions, and efforts to revitalize the religion by returning to its mythic origins.

Product details

• Authors: Jacob Dalton, Jacob P. Dalton, Dalton Jacob P.
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2016
• EAN: 9780231176002
• ISBN: 978-0-231-17600-2
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Religion, RELIGION / Buddhism / Tibetan, Tibetan Buddhism