Empty Vision: Metaphor and Visionary Imagery in Mahayana Buddhism

Visual metaphors in a number of Mahayana sutras construct a discourse in which visual perception serves as a model for knowledge and enlightenment. In the Perfection of Wisdom (Prajnaparamita) and other Mahayana literature, immediate access to reality is symbolized by vision and set in opposition to...

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Main Author: McMahan, David (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Hoboken Taylor and Francis 2002
In:Year: 2002
Edition:1st ed.
Series/Journal:Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism Ser.
Further subjects:B Electronic books
B Metaphor
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: 9780700714896
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