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Powers, John, 1957-

Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism / by John Powers. - Second Edition - 591 pages ; 23 cm.

Previously published: 1995.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

The Indian background -- Buddhism in India -- Some important Buddhist doctrines -- Meditation -- Mahayana -- Tibetan history and culture -- Tibetan religious history -- The twentieth century -- Festivals and holy days -- Geography and architecture -- Tibetan Buddhist doctrines and practices -- Tantra -- Death and dying in Tibetan Buddhism -- The schools of Tibetan Buddhism -- The four schools -- Nyingma -- Kagyu -- Sakya -- Geluk -- Bon: A heterodox system.

ISBN: 9781559392822

LCCN: 2007019309

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Buddhism--China--Tibet Autonomous Region.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Tibet Autonomous Region (China)--Religion.

LC Class. No.: BQ7604 / .P69 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 294.3/923