A concise introduction to Tibetan Buddhism.

9781559392969

A concise introduction to Tibetan Buddhism.

Powers, John.

Snow Lion Publications

2008

165 pages

$14.95

Paperback

BQ7604

A specialist on Buddhist thought and practice, Powers (Asian societies and histories, Australian National U.) introduces Vajrayana, or Tantric, Buddhism, the dominant system practiced in Tibet, for readers who have little or no background in either Tibet or Buddhism. He begins with the origin of Buddhism in India and discusses the Mahayana branch, major doctrines and practices, and the four orders of Tibetan Buddhism.

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