| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 450 pages). |
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text file |
| Series |
Studies on East Asian religions ; volume 1
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Studies on East Asian religions ; v. 1.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Chinese Perspectives on the Origins of Esoteric Buddhism -- Chan, Chinese Religion, and Esoteric Buddhism -- Scriptures and Practices in Their Tibetan Context -- Tibetan Buddhism in China -- Esoteric Buddhism in Dunhuang -- Esoteric Buddhism in the Tangut Xixia and Yugur spheres -- Esoteric Buddhism in the Dali kingdom (Yunnan). |
| Summary |
Bringing together leading authorities in the fields of Chinese and Tibetan Studies alike, 'Chinese and Tibetan Esoteric Buddhism' engages cutting-edge research on the fertile tradition of Esoteric Buddhism (also known as Tantric Buddhism). This state of the art volume unfolds the sweeping impact of esoteric Buddhism on Tibetan and Chinese cultures, and the movement's role in forging distinct political, ethnical, and religious identities across Asia at large. Deciphering the oftentimes bewildering richness of esoteric Buddhism, this broadly conceived work exposes the common ground it shares with other Buddhist schools, as well as its intersection with non-Buddhist faiths. As such, the book is a major contribution to the study of Asian religions and cultures. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Tantric Buddhism -- China.
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Tantric Buddhism. |
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China. |
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Tantric Buddhism -- Tibet Region.
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Tibet Region. |
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Buddhism and culture -- China.
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Buddhism and culture -- Tibet Region.
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Buddhism and culture. |
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RELIGION -- Comparative Religion. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Bentor, Yael, 1951- editor.
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Shahar, Meir, 1959- editor.
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| ISBN |
9789004340503 (electronic book) |
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9004340505 (electronic book) |
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9789004340497 (hardcover alkaline paper) |
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