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Tara: The Feminine Divine

By Bokar Rinpoche; Christiane Buchet

Book information

Publisher
ClearPoint Press
Year
1999
ISBN
1930164009, 9781930164000
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (7888223 bytes)
Edition
1st edition
Pages
176\180
Time added
2018-12-08 03:36:43
BuddhismIndian BuddhismKagyu (sect)MahayanaTārā (Buddhist deity);Tārā (Goddess)Tara TantraTibetan BuddhismVarjayana

Description

Tara, the most famous female deity in Tibetan Buddhism, is an embodiment of the Prajnaparamita and a mother dedicated to protecting her followers. Bokar Rinpoche presents the various aspects of Tara and the origin of her tantra, relates to contemporary examples of her benevolent activity, provides an explanation of the praise, offers instruction for practice, and discusses remarkable women in Indian and Tibetan Buddhism. Contents Introduction 1 - Tara the Divine 2- Tara's Tantra 3- Invocation of Tara 4- The Praise 5- Buddhism and Women 6- Iconography Glossary Index

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