Chinese and Tibetan esoteric Buddhism
Bringing together leading authorities in the fields of Chinese and Tibetan Studies alike, 'Chinese and Tibetan Esoteric Buddhism' engages cutting-edge research on the fertile tradition of Esoteric Buddhism (also known as Tantric Buddhism). This state of the art volume unfolds the sweeping...
| Published in: | Studies on East Asian religions |
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| Contributors: | ; ; |
| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | Multilingual English Chinese |
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| Published: |
Leiden Boston
Brill
[2017]
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| In: |
Studies on East Asian religions (Volume 1)
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| Volumes / Articles: | Show volumes/articles. |
| Series/Journal: | Studies on East Asian religions
Volume 1 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
China
/ Tibet
/ Buddhism
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| Further subjects: | B
Collection of essays
B Buddhism and culture (China) B Tantric Buddhism China China Tibet Region B Tantric Buddhism Tibet Region B Buddhism and culture B Tantric Buddhism B Tantric Buddhism (Tibet Region) B Tantric Buddhism (China) B China B Buddhism and culture (Tibet Region) B Tantric Buddhism China B Buddhism and culture China B Buddhism and culture Tibet Region |
| Parallel Edition: | Electronic
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| Summary: | Bringing together leading authorities in the fields of Chinese and Tibetan Studies alike, 'Chinese and Tibetan Esoteric Buddhism' engages cutting-edge research on the fertile tradition of Esoteric Buddhism (also known as Tantric Buddhism). This state of the art volume unfolds the sweeping impact of esoteric Buddhism on Tibetan and Chinese cultures, and the movement's role in forging distinct political, ethnical, and religious identities across Asia at large. Deciphering the oftentimes bewildering richness of esoteric Buddhism, this broadly conceived work exposes the common ground it shares with other Buddhist schools, as well as its intersection with non-Buddhist faiths. As such, the book is a major contribution to the study of Asian religions and cultures |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9004340491 |