Buddhist Tantras - Light on Indo-Tibetan Esotericism

Informationen zum Autor Authored by Wayman, Alex Zusammenfassung Divided into four sections, this work gives an introduction that places the position of the Buddhist Tantras within Mahayana Buddhism and recalls their early literary history, especially the Guhyasamahatantra. It covers Buddhist Genesis and the Tantric tradition. It also discusses the foundations of the Buddhist Tantras. Inhaltsverzeichnis Perfection of Insight: Buddhist Tantra within Mahayana Buddhism Early Literary History of the Buddhist Tantras Buddhist Genesis and the Tantric Tradition Analogical Thinking in the Buddhist Tantras The Nature of Buddhist Esotericism Divinity according to the Buddhist Tantras Preparation of Disciples Offering Materials and their Meanings Symbolism of the Mandala-Palace Tantric Ritual and Symbolism of its Attainments Twilight Language and a Tantric Song The Nine Orifices of the Body Tantric Teachings about the Inner Zodiac Female Energy and Symbolism in the Buddhist Tantras The Five-fold Ritual Symbolism of Passion Received Teachings of Tibet and Analysis of the Tantric Canon

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Alex Wayman, WAYMAN ALEX
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 12.02.2008
• EAN: 9780415461634
• ISBN: 978-0-415-46163-4
• Pagine: 270
• Serie: Routledge Library Editions: Buddhism; Routledge Library Editions: Buddhism
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Altre religioni; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, RELIGION / General, REFERENCE / General, Buddhism, Religion: general, Reference works, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy, Other non-Christian religions, Other religions and spiritual beliefs