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Buddhist Tantras
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Author : Wayman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-03-26
Buddhist Tantras written by Wayman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-26 with Social Science categories.
First published in 1995. The volume is divided into four sections: The introduction places the position of the Buddhist Tantras within Mahayana Buddhism and recalls their early literary history, especially the Guhyasamahatantra; the section also covers Buddhist Genesis and the Tantric tradition. Next is the he foundations of the Buddhist Tantras are discussed and the Tantric presentation of divinity; the preparation of disciples and the meaning of initiation; symbolism of the mandala-palace Tantric ritual and the twilight language. The third section explores the Tantric teachings of the inner Zodiac and the fivefold ritual symbolism of passion. The bibliographical research contains an analysis of the Tantric section of the Kanjur exegesis and a selected Western Bibliography of the Buddhist Tantras with comments.
The Buddhist Tantras
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Author : David B. Gray
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2023
The Buddhist Tantras written by David B. Gray and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Education categories.
The tantric Buddhist traditions emerged in India beginning in the seventh century CE and flourished there until the demise of Buddhism in India circa the fifteenth century. These traditions were disseminated to Central, East, and Southeast Asia, and continue to be practiced, most notably in Nepal, Tibet and Japan, as well as in the numerous Tibetan traditions disseminated around the world by Tibetan masters living in diaspora. The central scriptures for these traditions were generally designated by the term tantra. Tantras are works that purport to relate secret teachings of the buddhas that enable awakening in as short as one lifetime. As such they are understood by their advocates to be the inspired speech of a buddha, and hence worthy of inclusion in the canons of Buddhist traditions. Over the past twenty years there has been considerable growth in the study of tantras as well as translations of these works into Western languages. This volume provides a detailed introduction to the Buddhist tantras. It addresses their development in India, their dissemination to Central, East and Southeast Asia, and their reception in these contexts. It introduces the key teachings in the tantras, as well as the history of their interpretation, and their connection to traditions of ritual, and contemplative practices.It also introduces the classification of the tantras and their place in Buddhist scriptural canons. It concludes with a look at the transgressive rhetoric that characterizes many of the tantras, the impact this had on their dissemination and translation, and the ways in which Buddhists explained this. It suggests that transgressive rhetoric and practices served an important role in Buddhist tantric traditions, which may be why they persist despite the challenges they have presented to the dissemination of these traditions.
Making Sense Of Tantric Buddhism
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Author : Christian K. Wedemeyer
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2012-12-04
Making Sense Of Tantric Buddhism written by Christian K. Wedemeyer and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-04 with Religion categories.
Making Sense of Tantric Buddhism fundamentally rethinks the nature of the transgressive theories and practices of the Buddhist Tantric traditions, challenging the notion that the Tantras were "marginal" or primitive and situating them instead—both ideologically and institutionally—within larger trends in mainstream Buddhist and Indian culture. Critically surveying prior scholarship, Wedemeyer exposes the fallacies of attributing Tantric transgression to either the passions of lusty monks, primitive tribal rites, or slavish imitation of Saiva traditions. Through comparative analysis of modern historical narratives—that depict Tantrism as a degenerate form of Buddhism, a primal religious undercurrent, or medieval ritualism—he likewise demonstrates these to be stock patterns in the European historical imagination. Through close analysis of primary sources, Wedemeyer reveals the lived world of Tantric Buddhism as largely continuous with the Indian religious mainstream and deploys contemporary methods of semiotic and structural analysis to make sense of its seemingly repellent and immoral injunctions. Innovative, semiological readings of the influential Guhyasamaja Tantra underscore the text's overriding concern with purity, pollution, and transcendent insight—issues shared by all Indic religions—and a large-scale, quantitative study of Tantric literature shows its radical antinomianism to be a highly managed ritual observance restricted to a sacerdotal elite. These insights into Tantric scripture and ritual clarify the continuities between South Asian Tantrism and broader currents in Indian religion, illustrating how thoroughly these "radical" communities were integrated into the intellectual, institutional, and social structures of South Asian Buddhism.
An Introduction To T Ntric Buddhism
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Author : Sashibhusan Dasgupta
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1958
An Introduction To T Ntric Buddhism written by Sashibhusan Dasgupta and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1958 with Buddha (The concept) categories.
Encyclopaedia Of Buddhist Tantra
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Author : Sadhu Santideva
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Encyclopaedia Of Buddhist Tantra written by Sadhu Santideva and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Religion categories.
The Tantra
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Author : Victor M. Fic
language : en
Publisher: Abhinav Publications
Release Date : 2003
The Tantra written by Victor M. Fic and has been published by Abhinav Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Art categories.
Bibliography Index The Tantra Is A Body Of Theories, Techniques And Rituals Developed In India In Antiquity, Which Has Two Fundamental Aspects. The First Aspect Of The Tantra Is The Theory Of Creation, Which Posits That The Universe Has No Beginning And No End, And That All Its Manifestations Are Merely The Projections Of Divine Energy Of Its Creator. The Second Aspect Of The Tantra Is The Belief That The Performance Of Tantrik Techniques And Rituals Facilitates Access To This Divine Energy, Enabling Their Practitioners To Empower Themselves, As Well As Empower Others Associated With Them In The Guru-Disciple Relationship. Thus The Knowledge And Proper Application Of Tantrik Techniques And Rituals Is Believed To Harness The Creator'S Cosmic Energies To The Promotion Of The Mundane As Well As Spiritual Goals Of Their Practitioners. Between The Vii And The Xii Centuries A.D. These Theories, Rituals And Practices Spread To Other Parts Of Asia. In These Parts Their Interaction With Indigenous Traditions Of Shamanism And Other Magical Cults Resulted In Potent Hybrids. These Not Only Served The Personal Needs Of Their Practi- Tioners, But Were Used By The Kings To Summon The Cosmic Forces To Legitimize Their Right And Power To Rule The Ancient Monarchies. Elaborate And Artistically Beautiful Icons Were Developed In Sculpture, Painting, Bronze And Bas-Relief To Portray The Basic Concept Of Tantrik Theories And Various Deities Of The Hindu And Buddhist Pantheons. This Book First Explores The Origin Of The Tantra In India, Its Development And Emergence Of Various Schools Of Hindu And Buddhist Tantrism Over The Centuries. Then It Explores Their Spread From Tantrik Universities In Bihar And Other Centres Of Tantrik Scholarship And Rituals Practised In West Bengal, Orissa And South India At That Time To Nepal, Tibet, Mongolia, China, Japan And Indonesia. The Coloured Plates Illustrate The Iconographic Presentation Of The Basic Theories And Concepts Of The Tantra, As Well As Various Deities Associated With The Pantheons Of Hindu And Buddhist Tantrism Drawn From Different Parts Of The World.
An Introduction To Buddhist Esoterism
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Author : Benoytosh Bhattacharyya
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House
Release Date : 1980-01-01
An Introduction To Buddhist Esoterism written by Benoytosh Bhattacharyya and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980-01-01 with Religion categories.
In spite of the prevalent view against Tantricism and Tantric literature, Hindus in general are in the grip of this very Tantra in their daily life, customs and usages with all the attendant good and evil. The present work investigates and places before the scholars a dispassionate account of the Tantras in general and Buddhist Tantras in particular. The author traces its origin to primitive magic and its development. Narrating the rise of Vajrayana and its place of origin, along with the Tantras and Mantras Buddhism has given to the world, he records the accounts of prominent authors. Aims and objects, the leading tenets, the procedure for worship are elaborated together with a description of the Buddhist deities and its Pantheon. The influence of Buddhist Tantraicism on Hinduism is logically evaluated. Contains Index and illustrations.
Buddhist T Ntricism
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Author : Nagendra Kr Singh
language : en
Publisher: Global Vision Publishing Ho
Release Date : 2004
Buddhist T Ntricism written by Nagendra Kr Singh and has been published by Global Vision Publishing Ho this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Tantric Buddhism categories.
Main Objective Of This Study Is To Frame A Tantric Image In The Historical Development Of Buddhist Theo-Philosophy And Its Impact On Buddhist Communities In India And Other Buddhist Countries. Here, I Intend To Recover The Missing Links In The History Of Tantric Thoughts Through An Investigation Of The Theoretical And Practical Situations Of Two Important Texts Which Fall Between The Tattvasamgraha-Tantra And The Hevajra-Tantra, That Is, The Guhyasamaja-Tantra And The Sarvabuddha-Samayogadakini-Maya Samvara-Tantra. My Investigation Will Centre Upon The Practice Of Svadhidaivatayoga (Union With A Specific Deity Of A Mandala), Which Is Assumed To Be Prevalent In The Whole Course Of Tantric Buddhismtantric Buddhism.
Tantra In Tibet
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Author : Tsong-kha-pa Blo-bzang-grags-pa
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House
Release Date : 1987-01-01
Tantra In Tibet written by Tsong-kha-pa Blo-bzang-grags-pa and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987-01-01 with Religion categories.
Tantra is Tibet consists of three parts published under the auspices of the Dalai Lama:The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra-Part I by Tsong-ka-pa is one of the principal classic texts on tantra. It presents the main features common to all the Buddhist tantra systems as well as the difference between sutra and tantra.
The Buddhist Tantras Light On Indo Tibetan Esotericism
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Author : Alex Wayman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
The Buddhist Tantras Light On Indo Tibetan Esotericism written by Alex Wayman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Tantric Buddhism categories.
This book has been divided into four sections. Part One is an Introduction which places the position of the Buddhist Tantras within Mahayana Buddhism and recalls their early literary history, especially the Guhyasamajatantra. In Part Two the author discusses the foundations of the Buddhist Tantras. Part Three is devoted to Special Studies which are very rarely available to the general public, such as the nine orifices of the body and the Tantric teachings of the inner Zodiac; female energy and symbolism in the Buddhist Tantras; and the five-fold ritual symbolism of passion and Part Four is the Bibliographical Research which contains a correlation between the trantric portions of the Kanjur and the Tanjur.