Yoga Tantra: Theory and Praxis In The Light of The Hevajra Tantra A Metaphysical Perspective

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Book summary of yoga tantra: theory & praxis- in the light of the hevajra tantra: a metaphysical perspective the study and research undertaken by drtomy augustine on yoga tantra and praxis in the light of the hevajra tantar a metaphysical perspective contained in this book makes a unique statment about the development of tantrict buddhism in indian culture and philosophy the authors precise and meticulous analysis of the text of the hevajra tantra applying the madhyamika and yogacara metaphysics and the simultaneous attempt to highlight therein the syntheis of tantric bipolarities delves into rediscovering the vibrant emergence of the vajrayana buddhism dr augustines claim that vajrayana has contributed to the advancement of human thought in regard to the development of new vision of god, world and (wo)man in general and to buddhist thought and praxis in particular is fully substantiated in this work about author : dr tomy augustine is a lecturer of philosophy and english at salesian college, sonada, darjeeling he holds his ma both in philosophy and english, and phd in philosophy and religion from banaras hindu university, varanasi,india he has presented papers and published articles on various aspects of buddhism and is interested in philosophy, religion and literature contents : foreword preface list of abbreviations of references table of contents introduction tantric buddhism the hivajra tantra the metaphysical foundations fundamental principles of tantra fundamental tools of vahjrayana the process towards buddhahood conclusion bibliography glossary index