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Cult of Tara: Magic and Ritual in Tibet

By Beyer , Stephan V.

Book information

Publisher
University of California Press
Year
1973
ISBN
9780520036352, 0520036352
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
34 MB (35927970 bytes)
Pages
542 \576
Topic
Religion\\Buddhism
Time added
2018-12-08 03:28:15
BuddhismIndian BuddhismKagyu (sect)MahayanaTārā (Buddhist deity);Tārā (Goddess)Tara TantraTibetan BuddhismVarjayana

Description

Going beyond the irreducibly Tibetan flavor that pervades this material, Beyer's presentation propels the reader over the "ocean of Tantra" in the direction of a more general theory of religious ritual, within whose confines the socio-dynamics of magic and mysticism, the history and philosophy of religion, epistemology, psychology, and semiotics all play important roles. Illustrations Worship: Offerings, Praises, and Prayer Application: Protection and Attack Acquisition: Initiation and Ritual Service Notes Bibliography Index

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