Religions of Tibet in Practice - Abridged Edition

Zusatztext "Praise for Princeton's previous edition: "This anthology on Tibetan religions is a first of its kind. . . . [The contributors] are among the best in the growing field. . . . Significant and groundbreaking."" Informationen zum Autor Edited by Donald S. Lopez, Jr. Klappentext Originally published in 1997, Religions of Tibet in Practice is a landmark work--the first major anthology on the topic ever produced. This new edition--abridged to further facilitate course use--presents a stunning array of works that together offer an unparalleled view of the Tibetan religious landscape over the centuries. Organized thematically, the twenty-eight chapters are testimony to the vast scope of religious practice in the Tibetan world, past and present. Religions of Tibet in Practice remains a work of great value to scholars, students, and general readers. Zusammenfassung Presents an array of works that together offer a view of the Tibetan religious landscape over the centuries. Organized thematically, the twenty-eight chapters in this work are testimony to the vast scope of religious practice in the Tibetan world. It is intended for scholars, students, and general readers.

Product details

• Authors: Donald Lopez, Donald S. Lopez
• Assisted by: Donald Lopez (Editor), Donald S. Lopez (Editor)
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.04.2007
• EAN: 9780691129723
• ISBN: 978-0-691-12972-3
• No. of pages: 440
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 235 mm x 24 mm
• Series: Princeton Readings in Religions; Princeton Readings in Religion; Princeton Readings in Religions
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Tibet, RELIGION / Buddhism / Tibetan, Religious life and practice, Religious life & practice, Tibetan Buddhism