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Giuseppe Tucci has drawn on his wide knowledge of the Tibetan language and literature, and on the many expeditions he has made to Western and Central Tibet, to produce a work which is both authoritative and comprehensive. After describing the diffusion of Buddhism in Tibet, Professor Tucci discusses the general characteristics of Lamaism and goes on to write about monastery life, religious festivals and the Bon religion. Much of the material, such as the chapter on the teaching of the various Buddhist schools, and part of that on folk religion, represents the results of previously unpublished research.

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Author:   Giuseppe Tucci
Publisher:   New Age Books
Imprint:   New Age Books
ISBN:  

9788178223605

ISBN 10:   8178223600
Pages:   340
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface; The Beginnings; Co- Existence & Conflict Among the Various Tendencies at the Time of the First Introduction of Buddhism into Tibet; Ordination of Monks, Foundation of Monasteries, Donations to Monasteries; The Indian & Chinese Currents; The Revival of Buddhism; Rin Chen Bzang Po & Atisa; The Foundation of the Great Monasteries; General Characteristics of Lamaism; Fundamentals; The Most Important Schools; The Conflicts Between the Schools & their Significance for the Political History of Tibet -- The Office Of Dalai Lama; The Figure of the Religious Teacher (Bla Ma), IV; The Doctrines of the Most Important Schools; Assumptions Common to All Schools; The Vehicle of the Mantra, Investiture & Consecrations; The Tantric Process of Transcendence: Mental Body, Maya- Body, Body of Transcendent Consciousness; Sems & Light; Substantialism of the Jo Nang Pa School; The Bka's Brgyud Pa School; The God Tradition; Conclusion; The Special Nature of the Lamaist Teaching of Salvation; The Process of Transformation of Sems & Rlunsgs; Monkhood, Monastery Life, Religious Calendar & Festivals; Organization of Monastic Community: Hierarchy & Offices; Religious Calendar & Festivals; The Hermits' Way of Life; The Property of the Monastery & its Administration; The Folk Religion; Man Face to Face with Divine & Demonic Powers; Personal Protection & Protection of the House; The Soul; Death; The Bsangs or Suffimen (Offering of Incense); Looking into the Future: Investigating the Favourable or Unfavourable Omens for an Action; The Protection of Property & of Flocks; Final Considerations; The Bon Religion; Chronological Table; Index.

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