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Buddhism In Tibet: Illustrated By Literary Documents And Objects Of Religious Worship With An Account Of The Buddhist Systems Preceding It In India

Buddhism In Tibet: Illustrated By Literary Documents And Objects Of Religious Worship With An Account Of The Buddhist Systems Preceding It In India

Schlagintweit, Emil

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Fiction AnthologiesBuddhismIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1162983035
ISBN13: 9781162983035
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 500
Weight: 1.46
Height: 1.01 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Buddhism in Tibet is a comprehensive book that explores the origins and development of Buddhism in Tibet. The author, Emil Schlagintweit, uses literary documents and objects of religious worship to illustrate the history of Tibetan Buddhism. The book provides an account of the Buddhist systems that preceded it in India, including the Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions. Schlagintweit examines the various schools of Tibetan Buddhism, such as the Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya, and Gelug, and their unique teachings and practices. The book also delves into the role of Tibetan monasteries, the Dalai Lamas, and the impact of Buddhism on Tibetan culture and society. The illustrations and photographs included in the book provide a visual representation of the objects and practices discussed. Overall, Buddhism in Tibet is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of Tibetan Buddhism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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