Essays distilling a lifetime of thought and practice by one of the earliest explorers of both the physical landscape of Tibet as well as it Vajrayana tradition.
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Born in England into a distinguished Greek family, Marco Pallis is considered by many to have been the best of all the writers on Tibetan religion and spirituality. He wrote two books deriving from his experiences in Tibet, Peaks and Lamas (1939), which has become a classic, and The Way of the Mountain (1960). They are a unique blend of travelogue, botanical lore, discursive essays on Tibetan civilization, and metaphysical expositions.
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Especially recommended reading for students new to Buddhism,
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This review is from: A Buddhist Spectrum: Contributions to the Christian-Buddhist Dialogue (Perennial Philosophy) (Paperback)
A Buddhist Spectrum is a collection of essays by Marco Pallis concerning Buddhism. Pallis offers the reader a series of profound comparisons and insights concerning the diverse spiritual doctrines of Buddhism and Christianity. Prompting a dialogue on both practical and metaphysical matters, A Buddhist Spectrum informatively and thoughtfully delves into such matters as whether there truly is such a problem as Evil; the question of whether Buddhism allows for 'grace'; the concept of dharma; musical polyphony, and more. A welcome contribution to Buddhist and religious studies shelves, A Buddhist Spectrum is especially recommended reading for students new to Buddhism as well as non-Buddhists wanting to familiarize themselves with basic Buddhist teachings and concepts.
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The conception of existence as samsara, cosmic flux, together with its parallel conception of karma, 'concordant action and reaction' as the determinant of each being's part in that flux, is an essential feature of all the traditions directly or indirectly deriving from India. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The conception of existence as samsara, cosmic flux, together with its parallel conception of karma, 'concordant action and reaction' as the determinant of each being's part in that flux, is an essential feature of all the traditions directly or indirectly deriving from India. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pure Land, Tree of Life, Meister Eckhart, Round of Existence, Mila Repa, René Guénon, Dalai Lama, Frithjof Schuon, Swami Ramdas, Buddha Amitabha, Japanese Buddhism, Jesus Christ, Mahayana Buddhism, Amida Buddha, Arnold Dolmetsch, Arthur Avalon, Heart Sutra New!
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- The Way and the Mountain by Marco Pallis in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Back Matter
- Peaks and Lamas: A Classic Book on Mountaineering, Buddhism and Tibet by Marco Pallis in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Back Matter
- Messenger of the Heart: The Book of Angelus Silesius in Front Matter
- Knowledge and the Sacred by Seyyed Hossein Nasr in Back Matter
- An Introduction to Tantric Buddhism by Shashi Bhushan Dasgupta on page 96
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