Origins of yoga and tantra, the: indic religions to the thirteenth century
Auteur :
Samuel, Geoffrey
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521695343
Date de publication :
27 mars 2008
Dimensions :
23,0 x 15,0 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
690 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Yoga and tantra are practised in modernized forms throughout the world today, but most introductions to Hinduism or Buddhism tell only part of the story of how they developed. This book seeks to understand their origins within the wider picture of the evolution of religion and society in South Asia.