Buddhist tantras, the: light on indo-tibetan esotericism
Auteur :
Wayman, Alex
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415461634
Date de publication :
12 févr. 2008
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
660 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.