Maha-Vairocana-Abhisambodhi Tantra - With Buddhaguhya''s Commentary

The first complete translation into English of this Tibetan text, together with the informative commentary by the 8th century master Buddhaguhya. This text is of seminal importance for the history of Buddhist Tantra, especially as very little has been published concerning the origins of Tantra in India.

List of contents

Part I Introduction A General Introduction III About this Translation IV The Themes and Significance of the MVT Part II The Maha-Vairocana-Abhisambodhi Tantra With Buddhaguhya's Commentary, Introduction, Part III The Maha-Vairocana-Uttara-Tantra Part IV The Pindartha Buddhaguhya's Condensed Commentary on The Vairocana-Abhisambodhi Tantra, Conclusion

About the author

Stephen Hodge

Summary

This book provides the first complete translation into English of this Tibetan text, together with the informative commentary by the 8th century master Buddhaguhya.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen Hodge
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.11.2015
• EAN: 9781138980150
• ISBN: 978-1-138-98015-0
• No. of pages: 580
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Other world religions; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Asia, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Philosophy, PHILOSOPHY / Buddhist, Religion: general, Regional Studies, Literature: history & criticism, Regional / International studies, Regional Geography, Literature: history and criticism, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General