Introducing Tibetan Buddhism

Geoffrey Samuel (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

296 Seiten

2012
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-415-45664-7 (ISBN)

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This lively introduction is the ideal starting point for students wishing to undertake a comprehensive study of Tibetan religion. It covers the development and influence of Tibetan Buddhism and the key schools and traditions, including Bon. Geoffrey Samuel helps students get to grips with a complex set of beliefs and practices and provides a clear sense of the historical, cultural and textual background. Important contemporary issues such as gender, national identity and Tibetan Buddhism in the world today are also addressed. Illustrated throughout, the book includes a chronology, glossary, pronunciation guide, summaries, discussion questions and suggestions for further reading that will aid understanding and revision.

Geoffrey Samuel is a Professor in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion at Cardiff University, UK, and an experienced teacher of Tibetan religion.

List of Figures. Chronology. Language and Pronunciation Guide 1. Background 2. The Development of Buddhism in Tibet 3. Tibetan Buddhism as a Path to Liberation: I. Sūtra Teachings 4. Tibetan Buddhism as a Path to Liberation: II. Tantric Teachings 5. Tibetan Buddhism as a System of Knowledge 6. Ethics and Tibetan Buddhism 7. Lamas and Lay Practitioners, Monasteries and Temples 8. Tibetan Buddhism as Practical Religion 9. Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan Identity 10. Tibetan Buddhism, Women and Gender 11. The Bon Religion of Tibet: Pre-Buddhist Survival or Variant Form of Buddhism? 12. Tibetan Buddhism Today and Tomorrow. Appendix: Some Important Lamas. Glossary. Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag	16.4.2012
Reihe/Serie	World Religions
Zusatzinfo	11 Tables, black and white; 40 Halftones, black and white
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	174 x 246 mm
Gewicht	2780 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Buddhismus
ISBN-10	0-415-45664-9 / 0415456649
ISBN-13	978-0-415-45664-7 / 9780415456647
Zustand	Neuware