The Doctrine of Vibration: An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices of Kashmir Shaivism (The Suny Series in the Shaiva Traditions of Kashmir) [Paperback]

Mark S. G. Dyczkowski (Author)

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• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: State University of New York Press (June 30, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887064329
• ISBN-13: 978-0887064326
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #234,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Rich Revelation of Spiritual Insights, November 10, 2006

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Carl Hall (Nevada City, California United States) - See all my reviews
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If I could have only one book to read the rest of my life, this would be it. Not only is it a rich and revealing exposition of the doctrine of vibration of Kashmir Shaivism--the most comprehensive and internally coherent non-dualistic ontology I've ever encountered, it introduces the reader to the many paths by which this ontology can be realized in one's life. As another reviewer stated, this is a book for the advanced student. Those who have only a theoretical background in Asian and/or Western thought will read the words, but have no real sense of the Reality they refer to. But seasoned spiritual practitioners will find countless rewarding insights in this text. I originally bought the book about 10 years ago, having only a slight acquaintance with Kashmir Shaivism. Since that time I have read it at least half a dozen times. With each reading I continue to be astounded at the depth and breadth of Dyczkowski's grasp of this school of spiritual wisdom. I can only assume from what he's written that he really knows, at an embodied level, what it means to walk the "path of liberation."

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent for the advanced student, July 17, 2006

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Marc A. Stettler (Rio de Janeiro / Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Doctrine of Vibration: An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices of Kashmir Shaivism (The Suny Series in the Shaiva Traditions of Kashmir) (Paperback)

When I bought this book I have never heared of Dyczkowski and I have been very positively suprised about the quality of his understanding. He succeds explaining in a very concise manner "matters" that almost escape explications. I You are so fortunate as to experience Silence (No-thought) from time to time and would like to have some indications about the deeper misteries of our lifesource, this is an exellent book for you.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kashmir Shaivism, January 8, 2010

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Steve Goodwin "steveg" (Saratoga Springs NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Doctrine of Vibration: An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices of Kashmir Shaivism (The Suny Series in the Shaiva Traditions of Kashmir) (Paperback)

If you're interested in a reliable, deeply appreciative, non-sectarian study of one of the major teachings of Kashmiri Hindu tantra, you can't do better than this. Scholarly but readable. Not for someone who doesn't want to be intellectually stimulated. Anyone interested in mysticism should know about this branch of Indian religion.