Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism /
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.
9781559392822
2007019309
Buddhism--China--Tibet Autonomous Region.
Tibet Autonomous Region (China)--Religion.
BQ7604 / .P69 2007
294.3/923
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.
9781559392822
2007019309
Buddhism--China--Tibet Autonomous Region.
Tibet Autonomous Region (China)--Religion.
BQ7604 / .P69 2007
294.3/923