Religions of Tibet in practice
By: Donald S. Lopez, Jr., editor.
Contributors: Lopez, Donald S., 1952-
Series: Princeton readings in religions
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Princeton, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 560
Subjects: Buddhism -- China -- Tibet; Buddhist literature, Tibetan -- Translations into English; Tibet (China) -- Religion
Description: "Religions of Tibet in Practice is a landmark work, the first major anthology on the topic ever produced. It presents a stunning array of works (hagiographies, pilgrimage guides, prayers, accounts of visits to hell, epics, consecration manuals, sermons, and exorcism texts) that together offer an unparalleled view of the realities of those who have inhabited the Tibetan cultural domain over the centuries. The volume provides a wealth of voices that together lead to a new and more nuanced understanding of the religions of Tibet."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.